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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.54, 1,239.88 and 339.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.54, 1,239.88 and 339.50 is: 509.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.54 : 1,239.88 = 339.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.54/1,239.88 = 339.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.54x = 1,239.88 × 339.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.54x = 420,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,939.26/826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.28

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