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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,240.14 and 364.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,240.14 and 364.43 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,240.14 = 364.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,240.14 = 364.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,240.14 × 364.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 451,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,938.02/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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