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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.66, 1,238.54 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.66, 1,238.54 and 566.34 is: 848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.66 : 1,238.54 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.66/1,238.54 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.66x = 1,238.54 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.66x = 701,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,437.42/826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.52

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