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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,241.70 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,241.70 and 416.52 is: 624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,241.70 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,241.70 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,241.70 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 517,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,192.88/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.67

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