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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.17, 1,239.30 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.17, 1,239.30 and 363.93 is: 545.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.17 : 1,239.30 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.17/1,239.30 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.17x = 1,239.30 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.17x = 451,018.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,018.45/826.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.91

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