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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,238.64 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,238.64 and 609.04 is: 912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,238.64 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,238.64 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,238.64 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 754,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,381.31/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.76

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