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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.85, 1,238.64 and 387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.85, 1,238.64 and 387.50 is: 580.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.85 : 1,238.64 = 387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.85/1,238.64 = 387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.85x = 1,238.64 × 387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.85x = 479,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,966.81/826.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.48

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