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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839, 1,258.50 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839, 1,258.50 and 326 is: 489

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839 : 1,258.50 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839/1,258.50 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839x = 1,258.50 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839x = 410,271
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,271/839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489

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