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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,239.22 and 278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,239.22 and 278.36 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,239.22 = 278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,239.22 = 278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,239.22 × 278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 344,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,949.28/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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