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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.20, 1,241.36 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.20, 1,241.36 and 442.72 is: 664.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.20 : 1,241.36 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.20/1,241.36 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.20x = 1,241.36 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.20x = 549,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,574.90/827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.38

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