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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.75, 1,243.71 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.75, 1,243.71 and 395.94 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.75 : 1,243.71 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.75/1,243.71 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.75x = 1,243.71 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.75x = 492,434.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,434.54/828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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