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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.35, 1,239.93 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.35, 1,239.93 and 364.07 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.35 : 1,239.93 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.35/1,239.93 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.35x = 1,239.93 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.35x = 451,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,421.32/826.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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