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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.20, 1,239.93 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.20, 1,239.93 and 565.65 is: 848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.20 : 1,239.93 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.20/1,239.93 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.20x = 1,239.93 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.20x = 701,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,366.40/826.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.91

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