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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,239.93 and 249.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,239.93 and 249.46 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,239.93 = 249.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,239.93 = 249.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,239.93 × 249.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 309,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,312.94/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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