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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.82, 1,237.24 and 712.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.82, 1,237.24 and 712.62 is: 1,066.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.82 : 1,237.24 = 712.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.82/1,237.24 = 712.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.82x = 1,237.24 × 712.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.82x = 881,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,681.97/826.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.35

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