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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,238.96 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,238.96 and 364.23 is: 545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,238.96 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,238.96 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,238.96 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 451,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,264.58/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.98

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