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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,239.93 and 415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,239.93 and 415.81 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,239.93 = 415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,239.93 = 415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,239.93 × 415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 515,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,575.29/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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