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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.75, 1,238.58 and 415.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.75, 1,238.58 and 415.41 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.75 : 1,238.58 = 415.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.75/1,238.58 = 415.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.75x = 1,238.58 × 415.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.75x = 514,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,518.52/826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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