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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.83, 1,238.76 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.83, 1,238.76 and 502.02 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.83 : 1,238.76 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.83/1,238.76 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.83x = 1,238.76 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.83x = 621,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,882.30/826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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