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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.02, 1,239.12 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.02, 1,239.12 and 392.58 is: 588.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.02 : 1,239.12 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.02/1,239.12 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.02x = 1,239.12 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.02x = 486,453.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,453.73/826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.91

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