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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.95, 1,240.47 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.95, 1,240.47 and 595.20 is: 892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.95 : 1,240.47 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.95/1,240.47 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.95x = 1,240.47 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.95x = 738,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,327.74/826.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.83

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