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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,236.74 and 765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,236.74 and 765.18 is: 1,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,236.74 = 765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,236.74 = 765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,236.74 × 765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 946,324.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,324.89/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.96

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