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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.10, 1,237.53 and 500.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.10, 1,237.53 and 500.66 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.10 : 1,237.53 = 500.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.10/1,237.53 = 500.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.10x = 1,237.53 × 500.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.10x = 619,581.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,581.77/826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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