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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,239.58 and 249.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,239.58 and 249.22 is: 373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,239.58 = 249.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,239.58 = 249.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,239.58 × 249.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 308,928.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,928.13/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.79

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