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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.63, 1,241.49 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.63, 1,241.49 and 211.35 is: 317.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.63 : 1,241.49 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.63/1,241.49 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.63x = 1,241.49 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.63x = 262,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,394.36/827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.04

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