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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.11, 1,239.50 and 653.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.11, 1,239.50 and 653.01 is: 978.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.11 : 1,239.50 = 653.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.11/1,239.50 = 653.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.11x = 1,239.50 × 653.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.11x = 809,409.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,409.85/827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.60

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