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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.31, 1,239.51 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.31, 1,239.51 and 278.66 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.31 : 1,239.51 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.31/1,239.51 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.31x = 1,239.51 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.31x = 345,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,401.86/826.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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