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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.31, 1,241.51 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.31, 1,241.51 and 394.50 is: 592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.31 : 1,241.51 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.31/1,241.51 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.31x = 1,241.51 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.31x = 489,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,773.72/827.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.01

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