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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.58, 1,240.72 and 417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.58, 1,240.72 and 417.02 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.58 : 1,240.72 = 417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.58/1,240.72 = 417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.58x = 1,240.72 × 417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.58x = 517,397.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,397.81/827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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