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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.24, 1,241.28 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.24, 1,241.28 and 416.70 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.24 : 1,241.28 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.24/1,241.28 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.24x = 1,241.28 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.24x = 517,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,241.38/827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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