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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.70, 1,241.55 and 579.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.70, 1,241.55 and 579.30 is: 868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.70 : 1,241.55 = 579.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.70/1,241.55 = 579.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.70x = 1,241.55 × 579.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.70x = 719,229.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,229.92/827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.95

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