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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,240.38 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,240.38 and 333.30 is: 499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,240.38 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,240.38 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,240.38 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 413,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,418.65/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.95

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