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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826, 1,235.94 and 512.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826, 1,235.94 and 512.62 is: 767.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826 : 1,235.94 = 512.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826/1,235.94 = 512.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826x = 1,235.94 × 512.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826x = 633,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,567.56/826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.03

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