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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,240.47 and 364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,240.47 and 364.85 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,240.47 = 364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,240.47 = 364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,240.47 × 364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 452,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,585.48/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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