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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.73, 1,241.34 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.73, 1,241.34 and 279.77 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.73 : 1,241.34 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.73/1,241.34 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.73x = 1,241.34 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.73x = 347,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,283.49/827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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