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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.44, 1,241.68 and 480.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.44, 1,241.68 and 480.56 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.44 : 1,241.68 = 480.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.44/1,241.68 = 480.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.44x = 1,241.68 × 480.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.44x = 596,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,701.74/827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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