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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.17, 1,240.05 and 339.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.17, 1,240.05 and 339.91 is: 509.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.17 : 1,240.05 = 339.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.17/1,240.05 = 339.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.17x = 1,240.05 × 339.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.17x = 421,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,505.40/827.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.58

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