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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.98, 1,241.37 and 462.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.98, 1,241.37 and 462.48 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.98 : 1,241.37 = 462.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.98/1,241.37 = 462.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.98x = 1,241.37 × 462.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.98x = 574,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,108.80/826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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