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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.99, 1,243.01 and 554.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.99, 1,243.01 and 554.83 is: 833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.99 : 1,243.01 = 554.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.99/1,243.01 = 554.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.99x = 1,243.01 × 554.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.99x = 689,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,657.52/826.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.94

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