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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,237.55 and 611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,237.55 and 611.19 is: 914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,237.55 = 611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,237.55 = 611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,237.55 × 611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 756,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,375.13/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.99

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