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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.09, 1,239.26 and 278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.09, 1,239.26 and 278.14 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.09 : 1,239.26 = 278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.09/1,239.26 = 278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.09x = 1,239.26 × 278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.09x = 344,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,687.78/826.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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