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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.03, 1,240.60 and 249.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.03, 1,240.60 and 249.91 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.03 : 1,240.60 = 249.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.03/1,240.60 = 249.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.03x = 1,240.60 × 249.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.03x = 310,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,038.35/827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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