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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.86, 1,240.28 and 697.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.86, 1,240.28 and 697.69 is: 1,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.86 : 1,240.28 = 697.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.86/1,240.28 = 697.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.86x = 1,240.28 × 697.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.86x = 865,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,324.36/826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.52

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