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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.76, 1,241.65 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.76, 1,241.65 and 279.95 is: 419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.76 : 1,241.65 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.76/1,241.65 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.76x = 1,241.65 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.76x = 347,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,593.01/827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.92

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