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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,238.64 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,238.64 and 633.76 is: 949.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,238.64 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,238.64 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,238.64 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 785,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,000.49/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.54

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