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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.67, 1,241.69 and 250.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.67, 1,241.69 and 250.59 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.67 : 1,241.69 = 250.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.67/1,241.69 = 250.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.67x = 1,241.69 × 250.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.67x = 311,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,153.84/827.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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