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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.25, 1,240.86 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.25, 1,240.86 and 279.43 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.25 : 1,240.86 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.25/1,240.86 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.25x = 1,240.86 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.25x = 346,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,727.31/827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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