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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,239.12 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,239.12 and 278.52 is: 417.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,239.12 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,239.12 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,239.12 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 345,119.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,119.70/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.51

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