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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.09, 1,139.91 and 476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.09, 1,139.91 and 476.74 is: 657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.09 : 1,139.91 = 476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.09/1,139.91 = 476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.09x = 1,139.91 × 476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.09x = 543,440.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,440.69/826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.85

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