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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.26, 1,240.08 and 436.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.26, 1,240.08 and 436.26 is: 654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.26 : 1,240.08 = 436.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.26/1,240.08 = 436.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.26x = 1,240.08 × 436.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.26x = 540,997.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,997.30/826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.75

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