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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.09, 1,240.65 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.09, 1,240.65 and 242.13 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.09 : 1,240.65 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.09/1,240.65 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.09x = 1,240.65 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.09x = 300,398.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,398.58/827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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