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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.98, 1,240.50 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.98, 1,240.50 and 279.21 is: 418.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.98 : 1,240.50 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.98/1,240.50 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.98x = 1,240.50 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.98x = 346,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,360.01/826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.83

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