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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.89, 1,238.94 and 723.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.89, 1,238.94 and 723.03 is: 1,083.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.89 : 1,238.94 = 723.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.89/1,238.94 = 723.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.89x = 1,238.94 × 723.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.89x = 895,790.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,790.79/826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.33

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