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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.55, 1,239.24 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.55, 1,239.24 and 415.41 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.55 : 1,239.24 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.55/1,239.24 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.55x = 1,239.24 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.55x = 514,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,786.49/826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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