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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.14, 1,239.56 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.14, 1,239.56 and 364.22 is: 545.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.14 : 1,239.56 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.14/1,239.56 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.14x = 1,239.56 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.14x = 451,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,471.84/827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.83

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