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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.84, 1,240.03 and 389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.84, 1,240.03 and 389.46 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.84 : 1,240.03 = 389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.84/1,240.03 = 389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.84x = 1,240.03 × 389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.84x = 482,938.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,938.05/827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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