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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.88, 1,241.62 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.88, 1,241.62 and 242.74 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.88 : 1,241.62 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.88/1,241.62 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.88x = 1,241.62 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.88x = 301,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,390.84/827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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