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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.25, 1,239.36 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.25, 1,239.36 and 393.30 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.25 : 1,239.36 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.25/1,239.36 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.25x = 1,239.36 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.25x = 487,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,440.29/826.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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