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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,240.19 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,240.19 and 663.68 is: 994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,240.19 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,240.19 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,240.19 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 823,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,091.57/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.25

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