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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.74, 1,239.72 and 395.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.74, 1,239.72 and 395.20 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.74 : 1,239.72 = 395.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.74/1,239.72 = 395.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.74x = 1,239.72 × 395.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.74x = 489,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,937.34/827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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