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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.42, 1,239.54 and 249.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.42, 1,239.54 and 249.34 is: 373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.42 : 1,239.54 = 249.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.42/1,239.54 = 249.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.42x = 1,239.54 × 249.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.42x = 309,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,066.90/826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.98

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