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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,240.29 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,240.29 and 461.62 is: 691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,240.29 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,240.29 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,240.29 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 572,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,542.67/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.53

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