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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.18, 1,240.26 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.18, 1,240.26 and 279.35 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.18 : 1,240.26 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.18/1,240.26 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.18x = 1,240.26 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.18x = 346,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,460.43/827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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