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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,241.49 and 365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,241.49 and 365.32 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,241.49 = 365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,241.49 = 365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,241.49 × 365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 453,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,534.92/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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