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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.69, 1,237.18 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.69, 1,237.18 and 261.96 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.69 : 1,237.18 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.69/1,237.18 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.69x = 1,237.18 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.69x = 324,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,084.18/824.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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