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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,239.72 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,239.72 and 278.61 is: 417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,239.72 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,239.72 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,239.72 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 345,398.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,398.39/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.92

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