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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,240.59 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,240.59 and 279.02 is: 418.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,240.59 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,240.59 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,240.59 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 346,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,149.42/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.55

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