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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,239.39 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,239.39 and 533.97 is: 801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,239.39 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,239.39 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,239.39 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 661,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,797.08/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.01

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