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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.73, 1,241.13 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.73, 1,241.13 and 364.95 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.73 : 1,241.13 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.73/1,241.13 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.73x = 1,241.13 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.73x = 452,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,950.39/827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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