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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,241.30 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,241.30 and 279.68 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,241.30 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,241.30 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,241.30 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 347,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,166.78/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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