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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.58, 1,241.94 and 611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.58, 1,241.94 and 611.70 is: 917.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.58 : 1,241.94 = 611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.58/1,241.94 = 611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.58x = 1,241.94 × 611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.58x = 759,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,694.70/827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.97

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