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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,138.61 and 708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,138.61 and 708.13 is: 975.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,138.61 = 708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,138.61 = 708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,138.61 × 708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 806,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,274.67/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.48

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