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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,239.67 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,239.67 and 442.02 is: 663.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,239.67 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,239.67 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,239.67 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 547,958.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,958.93/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.12

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