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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,241.55 and 644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,241.55 and 644.23 is: 967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,241.55 = 644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,241.55 = 644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,241.55 × 644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 799,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,843.76/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.77

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