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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,239.83 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,239.83 and 436.51 is: 654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,239.83 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,239.83 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,239.83 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 541,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,198.19/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.47

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