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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.27, 1,239.31 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.27, 1,239.31 and 278.44 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.27 : 1,239.31 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.27/1,239.31 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.27x = 1,239.31 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.27x = 345,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,073.48/826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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