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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,243.01 and 395.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,243.01 and 395.50 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,243.01 = 395.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,243.01 = 395.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,243.01 × 395.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 491,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,610.46/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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