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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,241.60 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,241.60 and 503.04 is: 754.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,241.60 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,241.60 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,241.60 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 624,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,574.46/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.61

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