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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.79, 1,240.61 and 364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.79, 1,240.61 and 364.88 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.79 : 1,240.61 = 364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.79/1,240.61 = 364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.79x = 1,240.61 × 364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.79x = 452,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,673.78/826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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