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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.06, 1,240.39 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.06, 1,240.39 and 279.23 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.06 : 1,240.39 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.06/1,240.39 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.06x = 1,240.39 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.06x = 346,354.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,354.10/827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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