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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,241.28 and 593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,241.28 and 593.24 is: 889.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,241.28 = 593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,241.28 = 593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,241.28 × 593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 736,376.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,376.95/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.41

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