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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,238.49 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,238.49 and 414.95 is: 622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,238.49 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,238.49 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,238.49 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 513,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,905.23/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.01

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