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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,245.20 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,245.20 and 682.06 is: 1,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,245.20 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,245.20 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,245.20 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 849,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,301.11/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.04

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