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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.05, 1,238.78 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.05, 1,238.78 and 387.23 is: 580.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.05 : 1,238.78 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.05/1,238.78 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.05x = 1,238.78 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.05x = 479,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,685.38/826.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.70

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