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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,239.96 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,239.96 and 278.69 is: 418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,239.96 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,239.96 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,239.96 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 345,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,564.45/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.13

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