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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,239.24 and 364.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,239.24 and 364.47 is: 546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,239.24 = 364.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,239.24 = 364.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,239.24 × 364.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 451,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,665.80/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.30

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