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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,238.76 and 681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,238.76 and 681.36 is: 1,020.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,238.76 = 681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,238.76 = 681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,238.76 × 681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 844,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,041.51/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.85

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