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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,239.24 and 673.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,239.24 and 673.24 is: 1,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,239.24 = 673.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,239.24 = 673.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,239.24 × 673.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 834,305.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,305.94/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.01

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