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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.93, 1,240.40 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.93, 1,240.40 and 502.39 is: 753.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.93 : 1,240.40 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.93/1,240.40 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.93x = 1,240.40 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.93x = 623,164.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,164.56/826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.59

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