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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.39, 1,237.56 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.39, 1,237.56 and 392.50 is: 587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.39 : 1,237.56 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.39/1,237.56 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.39x = 1,237.56 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.39x = 485,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,742.30/826.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.79

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