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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,238.72 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,238.72 and 415.44 is: 622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,238.72 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,238.72 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,238.72 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 514,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,613.84/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.48

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