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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.39, 1,238.05 and 703.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.39, 1,238.05 and 703.37 is: 1,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.39 : 1,238.05 = 703.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.39/1,238.05 = 703.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.39x = 1,238.05 × 703.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.39x = 870,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,806.49/826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.75

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