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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.27, 1,240.81 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.27, 1,240.81 and 279.44 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.27 : 1,240.81 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.27/1,240.81 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.27x = 1,240.81 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.27x = 346,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,731.95/827.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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