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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,239.24 and 241.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,239.24 and 241.05 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,239.24 = 241.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,239.24 = 241.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,239.24 × 241.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 298,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,719.17/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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