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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.86, 1,240.90 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.86, 1,240.90 and 394.32 is: 591.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.86 : 1,240.90 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.86/1,240.90 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.86x = 1,240.90 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.86x = 489,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,311.69/826.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.77

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