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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.88, 1,240.32 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.88, 1,240.32 and 416 is: 624

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.88 : 1,240.32 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.88/1,240.32 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.88x = 1,240.32 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.88x = 515,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,973.12/826.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624

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