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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.84, 1,241.26 and 643.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.84, 1,241.26 and 643.96 is: 966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.84 : 1,241.26 = 643.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.84/1,241.26 = 643.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.84x = 1,241.26 × 643.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.84x = 799,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,321.79/826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.72

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