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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,239.71 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,239.71 and 436.50 is: 654.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,239.71 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,239.71 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,239.71 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 541,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,131.23/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.71

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