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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.89, 1,241.84 and 341.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.89, 1,241.84 and 341.35 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.89 : 1,241.84 = 341.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.89/1,241.84 = 341.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.89x = 1,241.84 × 341.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.89x = 423,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,902.08/827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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