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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,237.80 and 740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,237.80 and 740.40 is: 1,108.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,237.80 = 740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,237.80 = 740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,237.80 × 740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 916,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,467.12/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.45

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