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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,237.44 and 502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,237.44 and 502.04 is: 752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,237.44 = 502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,237.44 = 502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,237.44 × 502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 621,244.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,244.38/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.08

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