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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.44, 1,239.80 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.44, 1,239.80 and 278.68 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.44 : 1,239.80 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.44/1,239.80 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.44x = 1,239.80 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.44x = 345,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,507.46/826.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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