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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.39, 1,240.94 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.39, 1,240.94 and 250.13 is: 375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.39 : 1,240.94 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.39/1,240.94 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.39x = 1,240.94 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.39x = 310,390.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,390.74/827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.15

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