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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,239.20 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,239.20 and 306.08 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,239.20 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,239.20 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,239.20 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 379,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,294.34/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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