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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,238.80 and 460.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,238.80 and 460.61 is: 690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,238.80 = 460.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,238.80 = 460.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,238.80 × 460.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 570,605.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,605.61/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.02

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