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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.03, 1,239.09 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.03, 1,239.09 and 393.04 is: 589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.03 : 1,239.09 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.03/1,239.09 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.03x = 1,239.09 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.03x = 487,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,011.93/826.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.58

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