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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,139.82 and 471.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,139.82 and 471.96 is: 651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,139.82 = 471.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,139.82 = 471.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,139.82 × 471.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 537,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,949.45/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.25

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