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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,240.80 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,240.80 and 394.60 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,240.80 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,240.80 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,240.80 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 489,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,619.68/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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