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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,139.60 and 530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,139.60 and 530.88 is: 732.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,139.60 = 530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,139.60 = 530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,139.60 × 530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 604,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,990.85/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.22

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