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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.31, 1,239.87 and 339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.31, 1,239.87 and 339.77 is: 509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.31 : 1,239.87 = 339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.31/1,239.87 = 339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.31x = 1,239.87 × 339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.31x = 421,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,275.00/826.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.83

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