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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.84, 1,240.08 and 249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.84, 1,240.08 and 249.58 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.84 : 1,240.08 = 249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.84/1,240.08 = 249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.84x = 1,240.08 × 249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.84x = 309,499.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,499.17/826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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