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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.06, 1,234.98 and 390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.06, 1,234.98 and 390.26 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.06 : 1,234.98 = 390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.06/1,234.98 = 390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.06x = 1,234.98 × 390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.06x = 481,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,963.29/824.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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