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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.46, 1,239.08 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.46, 1,239.08 and 393.92 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.46 : 1,239.08 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.46/1,239.08 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.46x = 1,239.08 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.46x = 488,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,099.38/826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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