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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.73, 1,239.79 and 415.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.73, 1,239.79 and 415.65 is: 623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.73 : 1,239.79 = 415.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.73/1,239.79 = 415.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.73x = 1,239.79 × 415.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.73x = 515,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,318.71/826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.32

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