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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,237.95 and 479.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,237.95 and 479.78 is: 718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,237.95 = 479.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,237.95 = 479.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,237.95 × 479.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 593,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,943.65/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.40

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