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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,239.11 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,239.11 and 263.12 is: 394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,239.11 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,239.11 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,239.11 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 326,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,034.62/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.71

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