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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.42, 1,239.48 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.42, 1,239.48 and 364.12 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.42 : 1,239.48 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.42/1,239.48 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.42x = 1,239.48 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.42x = 451,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,319.46/826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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