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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.62, 1,239.18 and 313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.62, 1,239.18 and 313.98 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.62 : 1,239.18 = 313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.62/1,239.18 = 313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.62x = 1,239.18 × 313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.62x = 389,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,077.74/826.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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