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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.12, 1,240.05 and 644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.12, 1,240.05 and 644.90 is: 966.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.12 : 1,240.05 = 644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.12/1,240.05 = 644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.12x = 1,240.05 × 644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.12x = 799,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,708.25/827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.86

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