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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.61, 1,240.68 and 314.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.61, 1,240.68 and 314.97 is: 472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.61 : 1,240.68 = 314.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.61/1,240.68 = 314.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.61x = 1,240.68 × 314.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.61x = 390,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,776.98/827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.18

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