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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.53, 1,240.58 and 416.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.53, 1,240.58 and 416.32 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.53 : 1,240.58 = 416.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.53/1,240.58 = 416.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.53x = 1,240.58 × 416.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.53x = 516,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,476.18/827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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