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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.93, 1,240.66 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.93, 1,240.66 and 241.97 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.93 : 1,240.66 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.93/1,240.66 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.93x = 1,240.66 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.93x = 300,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,202.50/826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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