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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.70, 1,241.76 and 417.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.70, 1,241.76 and 417.06 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.70 : 1,241.76 = 417.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.70/1,241.76 = 417.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.70x = 1,241.76 × 417.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.70x = 517,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,888.43/827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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