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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.84, 1,239.96 and 635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.84, 1,239.96 and 635.24 is: 951.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.84 : 1,239.96 = 635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.84/1,239.96 = 635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.84x = 1,239.96 × 635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.84x = 787,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,672.19/827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.48

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