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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.88, 1,239.13 and 594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.88, 1,239.13 and 594.71 is: 891.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.88 : 1,239.13 = 594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.88/1,239.13 = 594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.88x = 1,239.13 × 594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.88x = 736,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,922.20/826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.21

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