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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.05, 1,240.12 and 364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.05, 1,240.12 and 364.59 is: 546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.05 : 1,240.12 = 364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.05/1,240.12 = 364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.05x = 1,240.12 × 364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.05x = 452,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,135.35/827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.68

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