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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.28, 1,242.36 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.28, 1,242.36 and 487.44 is: 732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.28 : 1,242.36 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.28/1,242.36 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.28x = 1,242.36 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.28x = 605,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,575.96/827.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.01

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