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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.11, 1,240.21 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.11, 1,240.21 and 279.07 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.11 : 1,240.21 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.11/1,240.21 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.11x = 1,240.21 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.11x = 346,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,106.14/827.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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