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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,240.92 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,240.92 and 462.24 is: 693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,240.92 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,240.92 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,240.92 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 573,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,602.86/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.81

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