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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.55, 1,238.95 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.55, 1,238.95 and 306.21 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.55 : 1,238.95 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.55/1,238.95 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.55x = 1,238.95 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.55x = 379,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,383.91/826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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