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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.93, 1,241.28 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.93, 1,241.28 and 279.96 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.93 : 1,241.28 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.93/1,241.28 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.93x = 1,241.28 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.93x = 347,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,508.75/827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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