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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.72, 1,239.84 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.72, 1,239.84 and 333.11 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.72 : 1,239.84 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.72/1,239.84 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.72x = 1,239.84 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.72x = 413,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,006.20/826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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