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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.87, 1,240.30 and 392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.87, 1,240.30 and 392.71 is: 589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.87 : 1,240.30 = 392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.87/1,240.30 = 392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.87x = 1,240.30 × 392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.87x = 487,071.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,071.03/826.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.06

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