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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.26, 1,239.30 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.26, 1,239.30 and 249.12 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.26 : 1,239.30 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.26/1,239.30 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.26x = 1,239.30 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.26x = 308,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,734.42/826.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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