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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,238.52 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,238.52 and 552.08 is: 827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,238.52 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,238.52 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,238.52 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 683,762.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,762.12/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.40

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