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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,239.70 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,239.70 and 364.72 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,239.70 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,239.70 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,239.70 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 452,143.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,143.38/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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