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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.53, 1,241.28 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.53, 1,241.28 and 211.24 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.53 : 1,241.28 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.53/1,241.28 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.53x = 1,241.28 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.53x = 262,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,206.93/827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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