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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.56, 1,238.22 and 633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.56, 1,238.22 and 633.24 is: 948.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.56 : 1,238.22 = 633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.56/1,238.22 = 633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.56x = 1,238.22 × 633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.56x = 784,090.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,090.43/826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.62

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