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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,240.92 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,240.92 and 712.60 is: 1,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,240.92 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,240.92 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,240.92 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 884,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,279.59/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.16

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