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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,239.12 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,239.12 and 553.04 is: 827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,239.12 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,239.12 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,239.12 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 685,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,282.92/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.96

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