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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.88, 1,244.24 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.88, 1,244.24 and 541.12 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.88 : 1,244.24 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.88/1,244.24 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.88x = 1,244.24 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.88x = 673,283.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,283.15/827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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