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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.56, 1,241.34 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.56, 1,241.34 and 394.48 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.56 : 1,241.34 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.56/1,241.34 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.56x = 1,241.34 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.56x = 489,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,683.80/827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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