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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,238.76 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,238.76 and 306.05 is: 458.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,238.76 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,238.76 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,238.76 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 379,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,116.30/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.94

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