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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.05, 1,239.07 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.05, 1,239.07 and 278.16 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.05 : 1,239.07 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.05/1,239.07 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.05x = 1,239.07 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.05x = 344,659.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,659.16/826.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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