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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.57, 1,240.31 and 437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.57, 1,240.31 and 437.50 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.57 : 1,240.31 = 437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.57/1,240.31 = 437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.57x = 1,240.31 × 437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.57x = 542,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,638.27/827.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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