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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.02, 1,240.96 and 416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.02, 1,240.96 and 416.14 is: 624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.02 : 1,240.96 = 416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.02/1,240.96 = 416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.02x = 1,240.96 × 416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.02x = 516,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,413.09/827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.43

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