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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.13, 1,239.39 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.13, 1,239.39 and 249 is: 373.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.13 : 1,239.39 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.13/1,239.39 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.13x = 1,239.39 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.13x = 308,608.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,608.11/826.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.56

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