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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.86, 1,241.90 and 438.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.86, 1,241.90 and 438.06 is: 657.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.86 : 1,241.90 = 438.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.86/1,241.90 = 438.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.86x = 1,241.90 × 438.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.86x = 544,026.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,026.71/827.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.15

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