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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.60, 1,240.07 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.60, 1,240.07 and 607.20 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.60 : 1,240.07 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.60/1,240.07 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.60x = 1,240.07 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.60x = 752,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,970.50/827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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