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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,246.52 and 724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,246.52 and 724.30 is: 1,092.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,246.52 = 724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,246.52 = 724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,246.52 × 724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 902,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,854.44/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.12

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