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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.88, 1,239.84 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.88, 1,239.84 and 537.72 is: 805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.88 : 1,239.84 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.88/1,239.84 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.88x = 1,239.84 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.88x = 666,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,686.76/827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.29

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