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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.34, 1,239.39 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.34, 1,239.39 and 241.19 is: 361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.34 : 1,239.39 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.34/1,239.39 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.34x = 1,239.39 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.34x = 298,927.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,927.83/826.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.75

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