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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,139.93 and 471.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,139.93 and 471.94 is: 651.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,139.93 = 471.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,139.93 = 471.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,139.93 × 471.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 537,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,978.56/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.29

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