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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.43, 1,239.42 and 332.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.43, 1,239.42 and 332.84 is: 499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.43 : 1,239.42 = 332.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.43/1,239.42 = 332.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.43x = 1,239.42 × 332.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.43x = 412,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,522.36/826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.16

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