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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.40, 1,239.59 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.40, 1,239.59 and 333.03 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.40 : 1,239.59 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.40/1,239.59 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.40x = 1,239.59 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.40x = 412,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,820.66/826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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