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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.45, 1,238.24 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.45, 1,238.24 and 501.12 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.45 : 1,238.24 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.45/1,238.24 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.45x = 1,238.24 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.45x = 620,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,508.08/826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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