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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,139.94 and 590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,139.94 and 590.02 is: 813.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,139.94 = 590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,139.94 = 590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,139.94 × 590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 672,587.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,587.40/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.74

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