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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.87, 1,240.17 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.87, 1,240.17 and 279.04 is: 418.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.87 : 1,240.17 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.87/1,240.17 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.87x = 1,240.17 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.87x = 346,057.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,057.04/826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.51

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