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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,239.24 and 518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,239.24 and 518.84 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,239.24 = 518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,239.24 = 518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,239.24 × 518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 642,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,967.28/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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