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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.78, 1,237.68 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.78, 1,237.68 and 501.16 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.78 : 1,237.68 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.78/1,237.68 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.78x = 1,237.68 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.78x = 620,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,275.71/826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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