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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.05, 1,239.69 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.05, 1,239.69 and 393.51 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.05 : 1,239.69 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.05/1,239.69 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.05x = 1,239.69 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.05x = 487,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,830.41/826.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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