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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.69, 1,241.66 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.69, 1,241.66 and 279.72 is: 419.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.69 : 1,241.66 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.69/1,241.66 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.69x = 1,241.66 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.69x = 347,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,317.83/827.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.63

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