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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.58, 1,241.33 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.58, 1,241.33 and 279.75 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.58 : 1,241.33 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.58/1,241.33 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.58x = 1,241.33 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.58x = 347,262.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,262.77/827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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