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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,239.89 and 583.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,239.89 and 583.46 is: 875.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,239.89 = 583.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,239.89 = 583.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,239.89 × 583.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 723,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,426.22/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.33

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