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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,240.52 and 462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,240.52 and 462.33 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,240.52 = 462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,240.52 = 462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,240.52 × 462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 573,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,527.30/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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