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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,240.04 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,240.04 and 278.98 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,240.04 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,240.04 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,240.04 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 345,946.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,946.36/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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