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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.38, 1,235.98 and 478.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.38, 1,235.98 and 478.86 is: 716.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.38 : 1,235.98 = 478.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.38/1,235.98 = 478.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.38x = 1,235.98 × 478.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.38x = 591,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,861.38/826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.21

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