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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,241.06 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,241.06 and 437.33 is: 656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,241.06 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,241.06 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,241.06 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 542,744.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,744.38/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.25

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