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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.25, 1,239.36 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.25, 1,239.36 and 332.88 is: 499.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.25 : 1,239.36 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.25/1,239.36 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.25x = 1,239.36 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.25x = 412,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,558.16/826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.31

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