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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.82, 1,240.56 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.82, 1,240.56 and 416.40 is: 624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.82 : 1,240.56 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.82/1,240.56 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.82x = 1,240.56 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.82x = 516,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,569.18/827.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.01

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