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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.77, 1,241.62 and 334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.77, 1,241.62 and 334.33 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.77 : 1,241.62 = 334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.77/1,241.62 = 334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.77x = 1,241.62 × 334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.77x = 415,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,110.81/827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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