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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.61, 1,239.18 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.61, 1,239.18 and 534.33 is: 801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.61 : 1,239.18 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.61/1,239.18 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.61x = 1,239.18 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.61x = 662,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,129.05/826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.02

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