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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.19, 1,239.51 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.19, 1,239.51 and 461.24 is: 691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.19 : 1,239.51 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.19/1,239.51 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.19x = 1,239.51 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.19x = 571,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,711.59/826.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.99

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