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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.16, 1,240.80 and 608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.16, 1,240.80 and 608.04 is: 912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.16 : 1,240.80 = 608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.16/1,240.80 = 608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.16x = 1,240.80 × 608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.16x = 754,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,456.03/827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.10

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