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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.58, 1,239.93 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.58, 1,239.93 and 339.63 is: 509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.58 : 1,239.93 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.58/1,239.93 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.58x = 1,239.93 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.58x = 421,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,115.73/826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.47

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