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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,239.89 and 415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,239.89 and 415.73 is: 623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,239.89 = 415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,239.89 = 415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,239.89 × 415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 515,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,460.49/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.52

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