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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.66, 1,247.49 and 799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.66, 1,247.49 and 799.12 is: 1,205.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.66 : 1,247.49 = 799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.66/1,247.49 = 799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.66x = 1,247.49 × 799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.66x = 996,894.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,894.21/826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.93

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