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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,240.83 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,240.83 and 583.86 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,240.83 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,240.83 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,240.83 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 724,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,471.00/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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