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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.12, 1,239.45 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.12, 1,239.45 and 249.13 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.12 : 1,239.45 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.12/1,239.45 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.12x = 1,239.45 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.12x = 308,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,784.18/826.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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