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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.30, 1,241.16 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.30, 1,241.16 and 682.76 is: 1,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.30 : 1,241.16 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.30/1,241.16 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.30x = 1,241.16 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.30x = 847,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,414.40/827.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.31

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