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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.15, 1,240.88 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.15, 1,240.88 and 394.34 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.15 : 1,240.88 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.15/1,240.88 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.15x = 1,240.88 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.15x = 489,320.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,320.44/827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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