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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.91, 1,240.38 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.91, 1,240.38 and 279.14 is: 418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.91 : 1,240.38 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.91/1,240.38 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.91x = 1,240.38 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.91x = 346,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,239.67/826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.72

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