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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,239.03 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,239.03 and 241.02 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,239.03 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,239.03 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,239.03 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 298,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,631.01/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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