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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.63, 1,240.08 and 364.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.63, 1,240.08 and 364.39 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.63 : 1,240.08 = 364.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.63/1,240.08 = 364.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.63x = 1,240.08 × 364.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.63x = 451,872.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,872.75/826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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