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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.58, 1,240.78 and 498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.58, 1,240.78 and 498.26 is: 747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.58 : 1,240.78 = 498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.58/1,240.78 = 498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.58x = 1,240.78 × 498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.58x = 618,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,231.04/826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.94

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