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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.37, 1,139.96 and 629.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.37, 1,139.96 and 629.54 is: 868.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.37 : 1,139.96 = 629.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.37/1,139.96 = 629.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.37x = 1,139.96 × 629.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.37x = 717,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,646.29/826.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.44

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