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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.43, 1,241.55 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.43, 1,241.55 and 585.51 is: 878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.43 : 1,241.55 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.43/1,241.55 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.43x = 1,241.55 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.43x = 726,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,939.94/827.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.55

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