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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,239.75 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,239.75 and 241.52 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,239.75 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,239.75 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,239.75 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 299,424.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,424.42/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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