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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,241.17 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,241.17 and 388.40 is: 582.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,241.17 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,241.17 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,241.17 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 482,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,063.25/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.65

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