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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.53, 1,239.51 and 278.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.53, 1,239.51 and 278.58 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.53 : 1,239.51 = 278.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.53/1,239.51 = 278.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.53x = 1,239.51 × 278.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.53x = 345,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,302.70/826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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