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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.77, 1,240.07 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.77, 1,240.07 and 278.94 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.77 : 1,240.07 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.77/1,240.07 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.77x = 1,240.07 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.77x = 345,903.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,903.73/826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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