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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.14, 1,239.18 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.14, 1,239.18 and 249 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.14 : 1,239.18 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.14/1,239.18 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.14x = 1,239.18 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.14x = 308,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,555.82/826.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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