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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.11, 1,139.94 and 467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.11, 1,139.94 and 467.24 is: 644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.11 : 1,139.94 = 467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.11/1,139.94 = 467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.11x = 1,139.94 × 467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.11x = 532,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,619.87/826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.73

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