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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.19, 1,240.48 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.19, 1,240.48 and 279.22 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.19 : 1,240.48 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.19/1,240.48 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.19x = 1,240.48 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.19x = 346,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,366.83/827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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