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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.61, 1,240.98 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.61, 1,240.98 and 279.45 is: 419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.61 : 1,240.98 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.61/1,240.98 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.61x = 1,240.98 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.61x = 346,791.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,791.86/827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.03

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