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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.41, 1,237.19 and 723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.41, 1,237.19 and 723.90 is: 1,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.41 : 1,237.19 = 723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.41/1,237.19 = 723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.41x = 1,237.19 × 723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.41x = 895,597.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,597.94/826.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.72

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