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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,237.34 and 517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,237.34 and 517.44 is: 774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,237.34 = 517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,237.34 = 517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,237.34 × 517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 640,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,249.21/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.63

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