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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.68, 1,238.94 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.68, 1,238.94 and 339.16 is: 508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.68 : 1,238.94 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.68/1,238.94 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.68x = 1,238.94 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.68x = 420,198.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,198.89/826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.30

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