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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.63, 1,239.86 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.63, 1,239.86 and 306.53 is: 459.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.63 : 1,239.86 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.63/1,239.86 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.63x = 1,239.86 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.63x = 380,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,058.75/826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.77

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