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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.49, 1,240.34 and 666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.49, 1,240.34 and 666.11 is: 999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.49 : 1,240.34 = 666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.49/1,240.34 = 666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.49x = 1,240.34 × 666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.49x = 826,199.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,199.55/826.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.65

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