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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.55, 1,238.66 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.55, 1,238.66 and 652.46 is: 977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.55 : 1,238.66 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.55/1,238.66 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.55x = 1,238.66 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.55x = 808,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,169.09/826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.76

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