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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.01, 1,240.72 and 593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.01, 1,240.72 and 593.02 is: 889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.01 : 1,240.72 = 593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.01/1,240.72 = 593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.01x = 1,240.72 × 593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.01x = 735,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,771.84/827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.68

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