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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.44, 1,238.04 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.44, 1,238.04 and 537 is: 804.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.44 : 1,238.04 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.44/1,238.04 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.44x = 1,238.04 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.44x = 664,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,827.48/826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.45

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