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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.89, 1,240.89 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.89, 1,240.89 and 394.17 is: 591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.89 : 1,240.89 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.89/1,240.89 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.89x = 1,240.89 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.89x = 489,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,121.61/826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.52

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