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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.93, 1,239.72 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.93, 1,239.72 and 306.60 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.93 : 1,239.72 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.93/1,239.72 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.93x = 1,239.72 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.93x = 380,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,091.95/826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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