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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,239.54 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,239.54 and 339.32 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,239.54 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,239.54 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,239.54 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 420,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,600.71/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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