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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.22, 1,240.02 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.22, 1,240.02 and 394.14 is: 590.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.22 : 1,240.02 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.22/1,240.02 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.22x = 1,240.02 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.22x = 488,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,741.48/827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.82

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