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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,242.49 and 539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,242.49 and 539.97 is: 811.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,242.49 = 539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,242.49 = 539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,242.49 × 539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 670,907.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,907.33/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.54

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