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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.85, 1,239.48 and 278.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.85, 1,239.48 and 278.75 is: 417.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.85 : 1,239.48 = 278.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.85/1,239.48 = 278.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.85x = 1,239.48 × 278.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.85x = 345,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,505.05/826.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.86

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