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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.23, 1,239.75 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.23, 1,239.75 and 339.24 is: 509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.23 : 1,239.75 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.23/1,239.75 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.23x = 1,239.75 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.23x = 420,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,572.79/826.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.03

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