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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,239.40 and 683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,239.40 and 683.20 is: 1,023.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,239.40 = 683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,239.40 = 683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,239.40 × 683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 846,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,758.08/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.40

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