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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,239.55 and 461.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,239.55 and 461.11 is: 690.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,239.55 = 461.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,239.55 = 461.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,239.55 × 461.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 571,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,568.90/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.77

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