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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.66, 1,240.33 and 757.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.66, 1,240.33 and 757.63 is: 1,136.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.66 : 1,240.33 = 757.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.66/1,240.33 = 757.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.66x = 1,240.33 × 757.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.66x = 939,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,711.22/826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.76

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