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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.22, 1,239.06 and 339.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.22, 1,239.06 and 339.14 is: 508.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.22 : 1,239.06 = 339.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.22/1,239.06 = 339.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.22x = 1,239.06 × 339.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.22x = 420,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,214.81/826.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.60

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