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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.25, 1,240.06 and 340.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.25, 1,240.06 and 340.71 is: 510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.25 : 1,240.06 = 340.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.25/1,240.06 = 340.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.25x = 1,240.06 × 340.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.25x = 422,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,500.84/827.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.73

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