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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,237.68 and 478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,237.68 and 478.96 is: 717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,237.68 = 478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,237.68 = 478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,237.68 × 478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 592,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,799.21/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.26

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