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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.11, 1,239.05 and 479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.11, 1,239.05 and 479.63 is: 719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.11 : 1,239.05 = 479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.11/1,239.05 = 479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.11x = 1,239.05 × 479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.11x = 594,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,279.36/826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.38

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