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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,240.20 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,240.20 and 697.20 is: 1,045.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,240.20 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,240.20 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,240.20 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 864,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,667.44/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.80

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