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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.45, 1,239.64 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.45, 1,239.64 and 278.63 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.45 : 1,239.64 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.45/1,239.64 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.45x = 1,239.64 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.45x = 345,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,398.65/826.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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