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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.09, 1,241.70 and 519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.09, 1,241.70 and 519.91 is: 781.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.09 : 1,241.70 = 519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.09/1,241.70 = 519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.09x = 1,241.70 × 519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.09x = 645,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,563.44/826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.47

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