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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,239.44 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,239.44 and 460.93 is: 691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,239.44 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,239.44 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,239.44 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 571,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,295.08/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.10

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