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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.09, 1,240.36 and 279.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.09, 1,240.36 and 279.19 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.09 : 1,240.36 = 279.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.09/1,240.36 = 279.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.09x = 1,240.36 × 279.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.09x = 346,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,296.11/827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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