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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.17, 1,240.72 and 340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.17, 1,240.72 and 340.21 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.17 : 1,240.72 = 340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.17/1,240.72 = 340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.17x = 1,240.72 × 340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.17x = 422,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,097.45/827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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