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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.34, 1,240.32 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.34, 1,240.32 and 388.37 is: 582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.34 : 1,240.32 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.34/1,240.32 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.34x = 1,240.32 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.34x = 481,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,707.64/827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.24

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