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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.10, 1,237.79 and 500.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.10, 1,237.79 and 500.48 is: 749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.10 : 1,237.79 = 500.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.10/1,237.79 = 500.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.10x = 1,237.79 × 500.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.10x = 619,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,480.45/826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.89

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