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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.42, 1,241.10 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.42, 1,241.10 and 279.48 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.42 : 1,241.10 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.42/1,241.10 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.42x = 1,241.10 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.42x = 346,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,862.63/827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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