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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.65, 1,239.97 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.65, 1,239.97 and 333.28 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.65 : 1,239.97 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.65/1,239.97 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.65x = 1,239.97 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.65x = 413,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,257.20/826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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