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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,238.87 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,238.87 and 534.12 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,238.87 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,238.87 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,238.87 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 661,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,705.24/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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