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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.37, 1,241.46 and 553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.37, 1,241.46 and 553.59 is: 830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.37 : 1,241.46 = 553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.37/1,241.46 = 553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.37x = 1,241.46 × 553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.37x = 687,259.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,259.84/827.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.66

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