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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.18, 1,240.52 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.18, 1,240.52 and 340.11 is: 510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.18 : 1,240.52 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.18/1,240.52 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.18x = 1,240.52 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.18x = 421,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,913.26/827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.07

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