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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,240.91 and 306.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,240.91 and 306.86 is: 460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,240.91 = 306.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,240.91 = 306.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,240.91 × 306.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 380,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,777.90/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.47

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