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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.56, 1,240.26 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.56, 1,240.26 and 620.52 is: 929.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.56 : 1,240.26 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.56/1,240.26 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.56x = 1,240.26 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.56x = 769,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,606.14/827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.97

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