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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.87, 1,240.85 and 340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.87, 1,240.85 and 340.32 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.87 : 1,240.85 = 340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.87/1,240.85 = 340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.87x = 1,240.85 × 340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.87x = 422,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,284.37/827.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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