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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.08, 1,241.11 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.08, 1,241.11 and 307.44 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.08 : 1,241.11 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.08/1,241.11 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.08x = 1,241.11 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.08x = 381,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,565.32/827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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