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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.84, 1,243.60 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.84, 1,243.60 and 395.72 is: 593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.84 : 1,243.60 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.84/1,243.60 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.84x = 1,243.60 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.84x = 492,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,117.39/828.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.74

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