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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.57, 1,240.08 and 735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.57, 1,240.08 and 735.90 is: 1,104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.57 : 1,240.08 = 735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.57/1,240.08 = 735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.57x = 1,240.08 × 735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.57x = 912,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,574.87/826.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.05

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