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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.88, 1,239.36 and 339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.88, 1,239.36 and 339.08 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.88 : 1,239.36 = 339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.88/1,239.36 = 339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.88x = 1,239.36 × 339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.88x = 420,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,242.19/825.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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