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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,237.14 and 500.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,237.14 and 500.70 is: 749.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,237.14 = 500.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,237.14 = 500.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,237.14 × 500.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 619,436.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,436.00/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.90

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