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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.34, 1,241.17 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.34, 1,241.17 and 443.02 is: 664.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.34 : 1,241.17 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.34/1,241.17 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.34x = 1,241.17 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.34x = 549,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,863.13/827.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.62

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