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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,241.47 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,241.47 and 279.75 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,241.47 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,241.47 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,241.47 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 347,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,301.23/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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