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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.62, 1,240.35 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.62, 1,240.35 and 462.04 is: 692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.62 : 1,240.35 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.62/1,240.35 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.62x = 1,240.35 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.62x = 573,091.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,091.31/827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.46

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