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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,238.34 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,238.34 and 566.16 is: 848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,238.34 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,238.34 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,238.34 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 701,098.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,098.57/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.00

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