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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.83, 1,240.25 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.83, 1,240.25 and 279.02 is: 418.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.83 : 1,240.25 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.83/1,240.25 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.83x = 1,240.25 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.83x = 346,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,054.56/826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.53

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