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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.81, 1,241.10 and 416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.81, 1,241.10 and 416.83 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.81 : 1,241.10 = 416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.81/1,241.10 = 416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.81x = 1,241.10 × 416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.81x = 517,327.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,327.71/827.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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