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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.54, 1,240.59 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.54, 1,240.59 and 462.50 is: 693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.54 : 1,240.59 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.54/1,240.59 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.54x = 1,240.59 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.54x = 573,772.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,772.88/827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.35

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