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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,239.93 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,239.93 and 393.75 is: 590.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,239.93 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,239.93 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,239.93 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 488,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,222.44/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.35

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