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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.06, 1,240.82 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.06, 1,240.82 and 340.10 is: 510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.06 : 1,240.82 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.06/1,240.82 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.06x = 1,240.82 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.06x = 422,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,002.88/827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.24

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