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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,240.35 and 583.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,240.35 and 583.77 is: 875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,240.35 = 583.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,240.35 = 583.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,240.35 × 583.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 724,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,079.12/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.79

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