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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,239.60 and 772.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,239.60 and 772.40 is: 1,158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,239.60 = 772.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,239.60 = 772.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,239.60 × 772.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 957,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,467.04/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.60

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