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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.27, 1,237.82 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.27, 1,237.82 and 414.92 is: 621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.27 : 1,237.82 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.27/1,237.82 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.27x = 1,237.82 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.27x = 513,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,594.20/826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.59

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