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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,139.62 and 531.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,139.62 and 531.23 is: 732.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,139.62 = 531.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,139.62 = 531.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,139.62 × 531.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 605,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,400.33/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.72

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