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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.04, 1,241.12 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.04, 1,241.12 and 570.08 is: 855.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.04 : 1,241.12 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.04/1,241.12 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.04x = 1,241.12 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.04x = 707,537.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,537.69/827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.51

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