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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,238.94 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,238.94 and 415.68 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,238.94 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,238.94 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,238.94 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 515,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,002.58/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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