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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,239.54 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,239.54 and 364.95 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,239.54 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,239.54 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,239.54 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 452,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,370.12/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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