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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.24, 1,239.47 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.24, 1,239.47 and 278.31 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.24 : 1,239.47 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.24/1,239.47 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.24x = 1,239.47 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.24x = 344,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,955.50/826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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