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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.69, 1,240.07 and 249.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.69, 1,240.07 and 249.57 is: 374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.69 : 1,240.07 = 249.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.69/1,240.07 = 249.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.69x = 1,240.07 × 249.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.69x = 309,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,476.82/826.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.36

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