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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,139.84 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,139.84 and 452.92 is: 624.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,139.84 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,139.84 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,139.84 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 516,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,256.33/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.99

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