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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.76, 1,241.50 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.76, 1,241.50 and 272.47 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.76 : 1,241.50 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.76/1,241.50 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.76x = 1,241.50 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.76x = 338,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,271.86/827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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