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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,240.20 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,240.20 and 364.32 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,240.20 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,240.20 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,240.20 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 451,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,829.66/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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