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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,239.98 and 462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,239.98 and 462.44 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,239.98 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,239.98 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,239.98 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 573,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,416.35/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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