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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.63, 1,240.04 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.63, 1,240.04 and 278.93 is: 418.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.63 : 1,240.04 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.63/1,240.04 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.63x = 1,240.04 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.63x = 345,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,888.15/826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.43

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