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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.54, 1,241.61 and 340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.54, 1,241.61 and 340.63 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.54 : 1,241.61 = 340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.54/1,241.61 = 340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.54x = 1,241.61 × 340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.54x = 422,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,929.61/827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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