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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,239.39 and 249.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,239.39 and 249.14 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,239.39 = 249.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,239.39 = 249.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,239.39 × 249.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 308,781.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,781.62/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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