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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.48, 1,142.70 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.48, 1,142.70 and 671.96 is: 927.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.48 : 1,142.70 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.48/1,142.70 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.48x = 1,142.70 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.48x = 767,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,848.69/827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.94

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