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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.40, 1,242.02 and 340.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.40, 1,242.02 and 340.76 is: 511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.40 : 1,242.02 = 340.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.40/1,242.02 = 340.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.40x = 1,242.02 × 340.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.40x = 423,230.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,230.74/827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.52

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