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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.27, 1,239.11 and 306.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.27, 1,239.11 and 306.16 is: 459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.27 : 1,239.11 = 306.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.27/1,239.11 = 306.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.27x = 1,239.11 × 306.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.27x = 379,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,367.08/826.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.13

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