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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,239.36 and 415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,239.36 and 415.03 is: 622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,239.36 = 415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,239.36 = 415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,239.36 × 415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 514,371.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,371.58/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.55

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