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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.80, 1,241.27 and 498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.80, 1,241.27 and 498.43 is: 747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.80 : 1,241.27 = 498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.80/1,241.27 = 498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.80x = 1,241.27 × 498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.80x = 618,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,683.71/827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.39

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