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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,240.11 and 250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,240.11 and 250.02 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,240.11 = 250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,240.11 = 250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,240.11 × 250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 310,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,052.30/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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