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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.23, 1,239.45 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.23, 1,239.45 and 278.49 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.23 : 1,239.45 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.23/1,239.45 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.23x = 1,239.45 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.23x = 345,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,174.43/826.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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