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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.00, 1,139.47 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.00, 1,139.47 and 494.20 is: 681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.00 : 1,139.47 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.00/1,139.47 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.00x = 1,139.47 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.00x = 563,126.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,126.26/826.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.75

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