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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.42, 1,240.82 and 462.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.42, 1,240.82 and 462.31 is: 693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.42 : 1,240.82 = 462.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.42/1,240.82 = 462.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.42x = 1,240.82 × 462.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.42x = 573,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,639.81/827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.29

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