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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.30, 1,239.34 and 299.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.30, 1,239.34 and 299.15 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.30 : 1,239.34 = 299.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.30/1,239.34 = 299.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.30x = 1,239.34 × 299.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.30x = 370,748.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,748.56/826.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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