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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,240.81 and 712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,240.81 and 712.08 is: 1,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,240.81 = 712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,240.81 = 712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,240.81 × 712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 883,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,555.98/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.23

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