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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.08, 1,239.32 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.08, 1,239.32 and 241.09 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.08 : 1,239.32 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.08/1,239.32 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.08x = 1,239.32 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.08x = 298,791.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,791.16/826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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