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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.15, 1,239.22 and 332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.15, 1,239.22 and 332.78 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.15 : 1,239.22 = 332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.15/1,239.22 = 332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.15x = 1,239.22 × 332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.15x = 412,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,387.63/826.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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