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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.15, 1,240.91 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.15, 1,240.91 and 365.06 is: 547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.15 : 1,240.91 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.15/1,240.91 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.15x = 1,240.91 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.15x = 453,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,006.60/827.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.67

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