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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,139.32 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,139.32 and 531.52 is: 732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,139.32 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,139.32 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,139.32 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 605,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,571.37/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.46

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