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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.75, 1,240.16 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.75, 1,240.16 and 278.99 is: 418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.75 : 1,240.16 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.75/1,240.16 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.75x = 1,240.16 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.75x = 345,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,984.64/826.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.49

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