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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,239.36 and 416.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,239.36 and 416.02 is: 623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,239.36 = 416.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,239.36 = 416.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,239.36 × 416.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 515,598.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,598.55/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.65

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