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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,240.02 and 271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,240.02 and 271.31 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,240.02 = 271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,240.02 = 271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,240.02 × 271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 336,429.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,429.83/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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