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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.09, 1,239.12 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.09, 1,239.12 and 278.20 is: 417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.09 : 1,239.12 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.09/1,239.12 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.09x = 1,239.12 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.09x = 344,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,723.18/826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.29

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