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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,241.12 and 653.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,241.12 and 653.55 is: 981.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,241.12 = 653.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,241.12 = 653.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,241.12 × 653.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 811,130.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,130.71/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.08

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