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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.56, 1,239.84 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.56, 1,239.84 and 313.92 is: 470.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.56 : 1,239.84 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.56/1,239.84 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.56x = 1,239.84 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.56x = 389,210.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,210.57/826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.88

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