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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.96, 1,239.90 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.96, 1,239.90 and 416.32 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.96 : 1,239.90 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.96/1,239.90 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.96x = 1,239.90 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.96x = 516,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,195.17/826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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