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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.69, 1,240.03 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.69, 1,240.03 and 313.69 is: 470.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.69 : 1,240.03 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.69/1,240.03 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.69x = 1,240.03 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.69x = 388,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,982.30/826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.53

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