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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.78, 1,241.19 and 340.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.78, 1,241.19 and 340.25 is: 510.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.78 : 1,241.19 = 340.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.78/1,241.19 = 340.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.78x = 1,241.19 × 340.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.78x = 422,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,308.69/827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.17

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