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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,242.74 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,242.74 and 389.61 is: 584.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,242.74 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,242.74 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,242.74 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 484,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,184.91/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.40

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