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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.48, 1,241.22 and 279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.48, 1,241.22 and 279.61 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.48 : 1,241.22 = 279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.48/1,241.22 = 279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.48x = 1,241.22 × 279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.48x = 347,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,057.52/827.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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