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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.23, 1,240.03 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.23, 1,240.03 and 394.69 is: 591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.23 : 1,240.03 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.23/1,240.03 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.23x = 1,240.03 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.23x = 489,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,427.44/827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.65

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