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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,239.52 and 415.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,239.52 and 415.60 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,239.52 = 415.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,239.52 = 415.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,239.52 × 415.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 515,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,144.51/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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