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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.56, 1,539.99 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.56, 1,539.99 and 333 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.56 : 1,539.99 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.56/1,539.99 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.56x = 1,539.99 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.56x = 512,816.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,816.67/1,026.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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