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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.84, 1,238.46 and 634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.84, 1,238.46 and 634.24 is: 949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.84 : 1,238.46 = 634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.84/1,238.46 = 634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.84x = 1,238.46 × 634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.84x = 785,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,480.87/826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.98

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