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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,240.62 and 480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,240.62 and 480.58 is: 721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,240.62 = 480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,240.62 = 480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,240.62 × 480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 596,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,217.16/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.18

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