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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.85, 1,240.31 and 461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.85, 1,240.31 and 461.36 is: 692.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.85 : 1,240.31 = 461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.85/1,240.31 = 461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.85x = 1,240.31 × 461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.85x = 572,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,229.42/826.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.06

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