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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.06, 1,239.13 and 460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.06, 1,239.13 and 460.58 is: 690.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.06 : 1,239.13 = 460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.06/1,239.13 = 460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.06x = 1,239.13 × 460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.06x = 570,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,718.50/826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.89

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