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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.53, 1,242.72 and 389.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.53, 1,242.72 and 389.67 is: 584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.53 : 1,242.72 = 389.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.53/1,242.72 = 389.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.53x = 1,242.72 × 389.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.53x = 484,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,253.68/828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.48

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