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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.76, 1,240.21 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.76, 1,240.21 and 241.78 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.76 : 1,240.21 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.76/1,240.21 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.76x = 1,240.21 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.76x = 299,854.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,854.27/826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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