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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,240.44 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,240.44 and 388.02 is: 582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,240.44 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,240.44 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,240.44 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 481,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,315.53/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.06

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