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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.88, 1,240.31 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.88, 1,240.31 and 249.75 is: 374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.88 : 1,240.31 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.88/1,240.31 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.88x = 1,240.31 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.88x = 309,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,768.05/826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.63

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