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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,237.88 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,237.88 and 651.84 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,237.88 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,237.88 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,237.88 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 806,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,899.70/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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