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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.72, 1,241.72 and 383.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.72, 1,241.72 and 383.00 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.72 : 1,241.72 = 383.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.72/1,241.72 = 383.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.72x = 1,241.72 × 383.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.72x = 475,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,570.64/827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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