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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.22, 1,240.74 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.22, 1,240.74 and 250.14 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.22 : 1,240.74 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.22/1,240.74 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.22x = 1,240.74 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.22x = 310,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,358.70/827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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