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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.96, 1,240.71 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.96, 1,240.71 and 415.89 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.96 : 1,240.71 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.96/1,240.71 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.96x = 1,240.71 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.96x = 515,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,992.68/826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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