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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,240.03 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,240.03 and 278.92 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,240.03 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,240.03 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,240.03 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 345,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,866.42/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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