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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.06, 1,239.03 and 305.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.06, 1,239.03 and 305.97 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.06 : 1,239.03 = 305.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.06/1,239.03 = 305.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.06x = 1,239.03 × 305.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.06x = 379,106.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,106.01/826.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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