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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,238.09 and 518.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,238.09 and 518.00 is: 775.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,238.09 = 518.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,238.09 = 518.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,238.09 × 518.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 641,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,321.84/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.47

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