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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,240.14 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,240.14 and 364.48 is: 546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,240.14 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,240.14 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,240.14 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 452,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,006.23/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.81

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