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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.33, 1,240.23 and 416.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.33, 1,240.23 and 416.11 is: 623.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.33 : 1,240.23 = 416.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.33/1,240.23 = 416.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.33x = 1,240.23 × 416.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.33x = 516,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,072.11/827.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.78

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