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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.42, 1,240.65 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.42, 1,240.65 and 481.14 is: 721.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.42 : 1,240.65 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.42/1,240.65 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.42x = 1,240.65 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.42x = 596,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,926.34/827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.44

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