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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.43, 1,237.21 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.43, 1,237.21 and 517.32 is: 774.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.43 : 1,237.21 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.43/1,237.21 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.43x = 1,237.21 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.43x = 640,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,032.18/826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.46

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