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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.25, 1,241.46 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.25, 1,241.46 and 394.44 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.25 : 1,241.46 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.25/1,241.46 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.25x = 1,241.46 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.25x = 489,681.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,681.48/827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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