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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.10, 1,239.65 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.10, 1,239.65 and 436.38 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.10 : 1,239.65 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.10/1,239.65 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.10x = 1,239.65 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.10x = 540,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,956.29/826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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