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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.39, 1,240.65 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.39, 1,240.65 and 388.28 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.39 : 1,240.65 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.39/1,240.65 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.39x = 1,240.65 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.39x = 481,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,719.58/827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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