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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,239.57 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,239.57 and 611.34 is: 917.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,239.57 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,239.57 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,239.57 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 757,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,798.72/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.04

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