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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.74, 1,239.31 and 567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.74, 1,239.31 and 567.19 is: 849.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.74 : 1,239.31 = 567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.74/1,239.31 = 567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.74x = 1,239.31 × 567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.74x = 702,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,924.24/827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.21

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