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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.52, 1,241.34 and 340.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.52, 1,241.34 and 340.68 is: 511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.52 : 1,241.34 = 340.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.52/1,241.34 = 340.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.52x = 1,241.34 × 340.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.52x = 422,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,899.71/827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.04

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