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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.11, 1,240.89 and 364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.11, 1,240.89 and 364.99 is: 547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.11 : 1,240.89 = 364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.11/1,240.89 = 364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.11x = 1,240.89 × 364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.11x = 452,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,912.44/827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.58

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