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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.55, 1,239.53 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.55, 1,239.53 and 415.97 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.55 : 1,239.53 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.55/1,239.53 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.55x = 1,239.53 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.55x = 515,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,599.02/827.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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