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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.66, 1,241.83 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.66, 1,241.83 and 758.63 is: 1,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.66 : 1,241.83 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.66/1,241.83 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.66x = 1,241.83 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.66x = 942,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,089.49/827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.26

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