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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.20, 1,240.95 and 415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.20, 1,240.95 and 415.30 is: 623.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.20 : 1,240.95 = 415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.20/1,240.95 = 415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.20x = 1,240.95 × 415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.20x = 515,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,366.54/827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.03

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