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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,239.64 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,239.64 and 278.76 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,239.64 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,239.64 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,239.64 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 345,562.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,562.05/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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