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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.48, 1,239.24 and 394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.48, 1,239.24 and 394 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.48 : 1,239.24 = 394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.48/1,239.24 = 394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.48x = 1,239.24 × 394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.48x = 488,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,260.56/826.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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