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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,239.88 and 754.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,239.88 and 754.50 is: 1,130.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,239.88 = 754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,239.88 = 754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,239.88 × 754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 935,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,489.46/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.64

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