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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.53, 1,239.36 and 436.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.53, 1,239.36 and 436.74 is: 654.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.53 : 1,239.36 = 436.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.53/1,239.36 = 436.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.53x = 1,239.36 × 436.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.53x = 541,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,278.09/826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.88

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