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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,238.12 and 552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,238.12 and 552.46 is: 827.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,238.12 = 552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,238.12 = 552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,238.12 × 552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 684,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,011.78/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.06

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