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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,240.63 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,240.63 and 307.12 is: 460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,240.63 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,240.63 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,240.63 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 381,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,020.75/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.86

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