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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.76, 1,240.84 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.76, 1,240.84 and 340.48 is: 510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.76 : 1,240.84 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.76/1,240.84 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.76x = 1,240.84 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.76x = 422,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,481.20/827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.39

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