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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,239.36 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,239.36 and 278.40 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,239.36 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,239.36 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,239.36 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 345,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,037.82/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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