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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.84, 1,240.38 and 498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.84, 1,240.38 and 498.04 is: 747.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.84 : 1,240.38 = 498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.84/1,240.38 = 498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.84x = 1,240.38 × 498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.84x = 617,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,758.86/826.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.13

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