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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,240.50 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,240.50 and 306.88 is: 460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,240.50 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,240.50 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,240.50 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 380,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,684.64/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.35

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