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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,139.88 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,139.88 and 476.79 is: 657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,139.88 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,139.88 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,139.88 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 543,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,483.39/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.91

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