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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.30, 1,239.87 and 339.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.30, 1,239.87 and 339.80 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.30 : 1,239.87 = 339.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.30/1,239.87 = 339.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.30x = 1,239.87 × 339.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.30x = 421,307.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,307.83/827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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