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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.16, 1,238.88 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.16, 1,238.88 and 415.49 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.16 : 1,238.88 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.16/1,238.88 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.16x = 1,238.88 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.16x = 514,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,742.25/826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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