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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.92, 1,241.04 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.92, 1,241.04 and 365.95 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.92 : 1,241.04 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.92/1,241.04 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.92x = 1,241.04 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.92x = 454,158.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,158.59/827.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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