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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.12, 1,239.24 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.12, 1,239.24 and 278.32 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.12 : 1,239.24 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.12/1,239.24 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.12x = 1,239.24 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.12x = 344,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,905.28/826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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