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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,239.72 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,239.72 and 436.48 is: 655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,239.72 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,239.72 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,239.72 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 541,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,112.99/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.07

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