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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,240.02 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,240.02 and 278.72 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,240.02 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,240.02 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,240.02 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 345,618.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,618.37/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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