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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.03, 1,239.18 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.03, 1,239.18 and 415.30 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.03 : 1,239.18 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.03/1,239.18 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.03x = 1,239.18 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.03x = 514,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,623.18/827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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