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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.29, 1,237.82 and 414.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.29, 1,237.82 and 414.18 is: 620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.29 : 1,237.82 = 414.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.29/1,237.82 = 414.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.29x = 1,237.82 × 414.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.29x = 512,678.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,678.22/826.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.46

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