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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,238.78 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,238.78 and 415.32 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,238.78 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,238.78 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,238.78 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 514,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,490.11/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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