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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.06, 1,240.51 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.06, 1,240.51 and 279.25 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.06 : 1,240.51 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.06/1,240.51 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.06x = 1,240.51 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.06x = 346,410.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,410.45/827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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