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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.66, 1,239.96 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.66, 1,239.96 and 333.28 is: 499.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.66 : 1,239.96 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.66/1,239.96 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.66x = 1,239.96 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.66x = 413,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,253.87/826.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.91

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