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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,238.82 and 501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,238.82 and 501.94 is: 751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,238.82 = 501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,238.82 = 501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,238.82 × 501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 621,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,813.31/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.74

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