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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.12, 1,240.74 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.12, 1,240.74 and 279.32 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.12 : 1,240.74 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.12/1,240.74 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.12x = 1,240.74 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.12x = 346,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,563.50/827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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