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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,240.07 and 306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,240.07 and 306.92 is: 460.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,240.07 = 306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,240.07 = 306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,240.07 × 306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 380,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,594.55/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.12

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