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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.67, 1,240.63 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.67, 1,240.63 and 306.99 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.67 : 1,240.63 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.67/1,240.63 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.67x = 1,240.63 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.67x = 380,860.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,860.24/826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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