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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.60, 1,240.92 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.60, 1,240.92 and 279.44 is: 419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.60 : 1,240.92 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.60/1,240.92 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.60x = 1,240.92 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.60x = 346,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,762.68/827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.00

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