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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,239.90 and 249.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,239.90 and 249.51 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,239.90 = 249.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,239.90 = 249.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,239.90 × 249.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 309,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,367.45/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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