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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.97, 1,240.42 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.97, 1,240.42 and 461.52 is: 692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.97 : 1,240.42 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.97/1,240.42 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.97x = 1,240.42 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.97x = 572,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,478.64/826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.26

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