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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.42, 1,241.01 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.42, 1,241.01 and 211.07 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.42 : 1,241.01 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.42/1,241.01 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.42x = 1,241.01 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.42x = 261,937.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,937.55/827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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