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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,239.92 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,239.92 and 534.61 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,239.92 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,239.92 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,239.92 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 662,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,873.63/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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