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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.85, 1,239.40 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.85, 1,239.40 and 271.41 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.85 : 1,239.40 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.85/1,239.40 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.85x = 1,239.40 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.85x = 336,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,385.71/826.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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