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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,238.52 and 652.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,238.52 and 652.36 is: 977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,238.52 = 652.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,238.52 = 652.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,238.52 × 652.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 807,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,954.27/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.61

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