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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,239.12 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,239.12 and 339.30 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,239.12 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,239.12 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,239.12 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 420,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,433.42/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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