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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.98, 1,239.37 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.98, 1,239.37 and 394.26 is: 590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.98 : 1,239.37 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.98/1,239.37 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.98x = 1,239.37 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.98x = 488,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,634.02/826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.87

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