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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.15, 1,240.48 and 595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.15, 1,240.48 and 595.34 is: 892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.15 : 1,240.48 = 595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.15/1,240.48 = 595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.15x = 1,240.48 × 595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.15x = 738,507.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,507.36/827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.83

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