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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.22, 1,240.56 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.22, 1,240.56 and 279.30 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.22 : 1,240.56 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.22/1,240.56 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.22x = 1,240.56 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.22x = 346,488.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,488.41/827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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