Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,240 and 278.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,240 and 278.88 is: 418.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
826.72 : 1,240 = 278.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
826.72/1,240 = 278.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
826.72x = 1,240 × 278.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
826.72x = 345,811.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,811.20/826.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.29
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