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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,239.48 and 249.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,239.48 and 249.21 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,239.48 = 249.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,239.48 = 249.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,239.48 × 249.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 308,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,890.81/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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