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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.95, 1,239.96 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.95, 1,239.96 and 502.53 is: 753.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.95 : 1,239.96 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.95/1,239.96 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.95x = 1,239.96 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.95x = 623,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,117.10/826.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.51

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