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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,241.94 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,241.94 and 242.87 is: 364.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,241.94 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,241.94 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,241.94 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 301,622.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,622.54/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.35

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