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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,242.34 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,242.34 and 395.14 is: 592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,242.34 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,242.34 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,242.34 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 490,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,898.23/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.84

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