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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.62, 1,241.51 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.62, 1,241.51 and 307.60 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.62 : 1,241.51 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.62/1,241.51 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.62x = 1,241.51 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.62x = 381,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,888.48/827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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