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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,240.64 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,240.64 and 394.56 is: 591.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,240.64 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,240.64 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,240.64 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 489,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,506.92/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.62

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