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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.93, 1,241.90 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.93, 1,241.90 and 503.39 is: 755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.93 : 1,241.90 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.93/1,241.90 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.93x = 1,241.90 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.93x = 625,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,160.04/827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.09

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