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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,242.20 and 609.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,242.20 and 609.52 is: 915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,242.20 = 609.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,242.20 = 609.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,242.20 × 609.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 757,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,145.74/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.93

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