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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.94, 1,239.30 and 339.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.94, 1,239.30 and 339.73 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.94 : 1,239.30 = 339.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.94/1,239.30 = 339.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.94x = 1,239.30 × 339.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.94x = 421,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,024.29/826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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