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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.64, 1,240.58 and 341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.64, 1,240.58 and 341.04 is: 511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.64 : 1,240.58 = 341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.64/1,240.58 = 341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.64x = 1,240.58 × 341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.64x = 423,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,087.40/827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.20

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