How Do You Calculate Mass Percent of Compounds in a Mixed Sample?

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A sample containing NaCl, Na2SO4, and NaNO3 gives the following elemental analysis: Na:32.8%; O: 36.01%; Cl:19.51%.
Calculate the mass percent of each compound in the sample
 
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Try starting by calculating the mass percents for a pure sample of each of the three compounds.

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