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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.92, 1,239.17 and 608.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.92, 1,239.17 and 608.49 is: 910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.92 : 1,239.17 = 608.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.92/1,239.17 = 608.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.92x = 1,239.17 × 608.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.92x = 754,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,019.20/827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.74

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