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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.51, 1,239.10 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.51, 1,239.10 and 565.87 is: 848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.51 : 1,239.10 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.51/1,239.10 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.51x = 1,239.10 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.51x = 701,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,165.00/826.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.35

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