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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.75, 1,240.14 and 313.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.75, 1,240.14 and 313.75 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.75 : 1,240.14 = 313.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.75/1,240.14 = 313.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.75x = 1,240.14 × 313.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.75x = 389,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,093.93/826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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