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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,240.08 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,240.08 and 682.16 is: 1,023.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,240.08 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,240.08 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,240.08 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 845,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,932.97/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.26

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