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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,238.73 and 387.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,238.73 and 387.40 is: 580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,238.73 = 387.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,238.73 = 387.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,238.73 × 387.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 479,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,884.00/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.96

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