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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.16, 1,139.58 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.16, 1,139.58 and 629.24 is: 867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.16 : 1,139.58 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.16/1,139.58 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.16x = 1,139.58 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.16x = 717,069.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,069.32/826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.95

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