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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.21, 1,241.18 and 549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.21, 1,241.18 and 549.67 is: 824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.21 : 1,241.18 = 549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.21/1,241.18 = 549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.21x = 1,241.18 × 549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.21x = 682,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,239.41/827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.75

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