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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,240.79 and 653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,240.79 and 653.34 is: 980.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,240.79 = 653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,240.79 = 653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,240.79 × 653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 810,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,657.74/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.78

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