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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,098.78 and 826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,098.78 and 826.80 is: 1,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,098.78 = 826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,098.78 = 826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,098.78 × 826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 908,471.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,471.30/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.78

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