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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.61, 1,240.02 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.61, 1,240.02 and 278.94 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.61 : 1,240.02 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.61/1,240.02 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.61x = 1,240.02 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.61x = 345,891.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,891.18/826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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