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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,239.91 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,239.91 and 306.59 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,239.91 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,239.91 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,239.91 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 380,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,137.04/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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