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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.47, 1,239.57 and 665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.47, 1,239.57 and 665.10 is: 997.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.47 : 1,239.57 = 665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.47/1,239.57 = 665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.47x = 1,239.57 × 665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.47x = 824,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,438.01/826.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.54

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