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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.10, 1,139.84 and 476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.10, 1,139.84 and 476.72 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.10 : 1,139.84 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.10/1,139.84 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.10x = 1,139.84 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.10x = 543,384.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,384.52/826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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