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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.38, 1,239.71 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.38, 1,239.71 and 278.73 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.38 : 1,239.71 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.38/1,239.71 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.38x = 1,239.71 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.38x = 345,542.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,542.97/826.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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