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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.70, 1,240.53 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.70, 1,240.53 and 307.07 is: 460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.70 : 1,240.53 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.70/1,240.53 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.70x = 1,240.53 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.70x = 380,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,923.34/826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.78

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