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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.93, 1,242.30 and 586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.93, 1,242.30 and 586.01 is: 879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.93 : 1,242.30 = 586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.93/1,242.30 = 586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.93x = 1,242.30 × 586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.93x = 728,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,000.22/827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.30

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