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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,239.71 and 611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,239.71 and 611.55 is: 916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,239.71 = 611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,239.71 = 611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,239.71 × 611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 758,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,141.59/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.73

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