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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.32, 1,139.40 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.32, 1,139.40 and 531.18 is: 732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.32 : 1,139.40 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.32/1,139.40 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.32x = 1,139.40 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.32x = 605,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,226.49/826.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.44

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