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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,140.58 and 472.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,140.58 and 472.39 is: 651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,140.58 = 472.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,140.58 = 472.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,140.58 × 472.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 538,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,797.41/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.91

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