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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,240.50 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,240.50 and 416.60 is: 624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,240.50 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,240.50 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,240.50 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 516,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,789.97/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.89

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