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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.41, 1,239.75 and 674.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.41, 1,239.75 and 674.53 is: 1,011.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.41 : 1,239.75 = 674.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.41/1,239.75 = 674.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.41x = 1,239.75 × 674.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.41x = 836,248.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,248.57/826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.91

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