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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,295.73 and 826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,295.73 and 826.92 is: 1,235.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,295.73 = 826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,295.73 = 826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,295.73 × 826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 1,071,465.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,465.05/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.49

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