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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.89, 1,241.53 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.89, 1,241.53 and 279.92 is: 419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.89 : 1,241.53 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.89/1,241.53 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.89x = 1,241.53 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.89x = 347,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,531.48/827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.78

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