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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.68, 1,240.23 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.68, 1,240.23 and 583.68 is: 875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.68 : 1,240.23 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.68/1,240.23 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.68x = 1,240.23 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.68x = 723,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,897.45/826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.67

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