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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.67, 1,240.02 and 339.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.67, 1,240.02 and 339.62 is: 509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.67 : 1,240.02 = 339.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.67/1,240.02 = 339.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.67x = 1,240.02 × 339.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.67x = 421,129.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,129.39/826.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.43

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