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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.79, 1,241.85 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.79, 1,241.85 and 314.75 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.79 : 1,241.85 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.79/1,241.85 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.79x = 1,241.85 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.79x = 390,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,870.71/827.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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