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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.11, 1,238.87 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.11, 1,238.87 and 415.53 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.11 : 1,238.87 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.11/1,238.87 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.11x = 1,238.87 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.11x = 514,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,787.65/827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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