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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.64, 1,239.96 and 306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.64, 1,239.96 and 306.62 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.64 : 1,239.96 = 306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.64/1,239.96 = 306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.64x = 1,239.96 × 306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.64x = 380,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,200.78/826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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