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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,139.99 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,139.99 and 507.29 is: 699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,139.99 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,139.99 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,139.99 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 578,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,305.53/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.74

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