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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.60, 1,237.72 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.60, 1,237.72 and 441.04 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.60 : 1,237.72 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.60/1,237.72 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.60x = 1,237.72 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.60x = 545,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,884.03/826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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