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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,241.43 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,241.43 and 395.48 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,241.43 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,241.43 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,241.43 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 490,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,962.36/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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