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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.53, 1,239.92 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.53, 1,239.92 and 415.80 is: 623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.53 : 1,239.92 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.53/1,239.92 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.53x = 1,239.92 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.53x = 515,558.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,558.74/827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.01

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