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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.15, 1,239.25 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.15, 1,239.25 and 306.20 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.15 : 1,239.25 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.15/1,239.25 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.15x = 1,239.25 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.15x = 379,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,458.35/826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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