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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.04, 1,238.86 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.04, 1,238.86 and 387.02 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.04 : 1,238.86 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.04/1,238.86 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.04x = 1,238.86 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.04x = 479,463.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,463.60/826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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