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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.14, 1,241.03 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.14, 1,241.03 and 279.40 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.14 : 1,241.03 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.14/1,241.03 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.14x = 1,241.03 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.14x = 346,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,743.78/827.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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