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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.74, 1,238.22 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.74, 1,238.22 and 394.20 is: 590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.74 : 1,238.22 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.74/1,238.22 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.74x = 1,238.22 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.74x = 488,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,106.32/826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.40

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