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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,139.30 and 590.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,139.30 and 590.31 is: 813.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,139.30 = 590.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,139.30 = 590.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,139.30 × 590.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 672,539.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,539.45/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.45

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