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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.79, 1,240.49 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.79, 1,240.49 and 339.88 is: 509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.79 : 1,240.49 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.79/1,240.49 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.79x = 1,240.49 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.79x = 421,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,612.94/826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.94

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