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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.07, 1,239.30 and 339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.07, 1,239.30 and 339.26 is: 508.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.07 : 1,239.30 = 339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.07/1,239.30 = 339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.07x = 1,239.30 × 339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.07x = 420,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,438.72/826.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.97

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