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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.12, 1,241.04 and 571.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.12, 1,241.04 and 571.04 is: 856.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.12 : 1,241.04 = 571.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.12/1,241.04 = 571.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.12x = 1,241.04 × 571.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.12x = 708,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,683.48/827.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.81

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