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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,237.41 and 595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,237.41 and 595.82 is: 892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,237.41 = 595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,237.41 = 595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,237.41 × 595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 737,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,276.72/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.08

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