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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.21, 1,239.52 and 583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.21, 1,239.52 and 583.21 is: 874.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.21 : 1,239.52 = 583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.21/1,239.52 = 583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.21x = 1,239.52 × 583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.21x = 722,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,895.90/826.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.96

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