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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.59, 1,241.38 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.59, 1,241.38 and 279.76 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.59 : 1,241.38 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.59/1,241.38 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.59x = 1,241.38 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.59x = 347,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,283.88/827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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