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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.80, 1,239.14 and 339.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.80, 1,239.14 and 339.27 is: 508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.80 : 1,239.14 = 339.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.80/1,239.14 = 339.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.80x = 1,239.14 × 339.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.80x = 420,403.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,403.88/826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.47

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