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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,247.47 and 684.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,247.47 and 684.82 is: 1,031.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,247.47 = 684.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,247.47 = 684.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,247.47 × 684.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 854,292.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,292.25/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.94

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