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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.57, 1,239.27 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.57, 1,239.27 and 415.42 is: 622.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.57 : 1,239.27 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.57/1,239.27 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.57x = 1,239.27 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.57x = 514,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,817.54/826.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.84

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