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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.83, 1,240.36 and 388.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.83, 1,240.36 and 388.53 is: 582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.83 : 1,240.36 = 388.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.83/1,240.36 = 388.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.83x = 1,240.36 × 388.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.83x = 481,916.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,916.10/826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.85

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