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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.82, 1,240.32 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.82, 1,240.32 and 279.06 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.82 : 1,240.32 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.82/1,240.32 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.82x = 1,240.32 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.82x = 346,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,123.70/826.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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