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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.50, 1,239.71 and 271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.50, 1,239.71 and 271.22 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.50 : 1,239.71 = 271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.50/1,239.71 = 271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.50x = 1,239.71 × 271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.50x = 336,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,226.59/826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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