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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.96, 1,240.71 and 415.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.96, 1,240.71 and 415.90 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.96 : 1,240.71 = 415.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.96/1,240.71 = 415.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.96x = 1,240.71 × 415.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.96x = 516,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,011.29/826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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