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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,241.76 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,241.76 and 395.12 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,241.76 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,241.76 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,241.76 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 490,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,644.21/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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