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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.71, 1,240.04 and 339.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.71, 1,240.04 and 339.39 is: 509.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.71 : 1,240.04 = 339.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.71/1,240.04 = 339.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.71x = 1,240.04 × 339.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.71x = 420,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,858.02/826.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.08

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