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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.76, 1,242.16 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.76, 1,242.16 and 394.92 is: 592.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.76 : 1,242.16 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.76/1,242.16 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.76x = 1,242.16 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.76x = 490,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,553.83/827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.63

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