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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.19, 1,239.75 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.19, 1,239.75 and 410.27 is: 614.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.19 : 1,239.75 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.19/1,239.75 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.19x = 1,239.75 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.19x = 508,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,635.33/827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.90

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