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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.73, 1,240.18 and 307.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.73, 1,240.18 and 307.35 is: 461.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.73 : 1,240.18 = 307.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.73/1,240.18 = 307.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.73x = 1,240.18 × 307.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.73x = 381,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,169.32/826.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.06

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