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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.95, 1,241.86 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.95, 1,241.86 and 279.99 is: 419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.95 : 1,241.86 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.95/1,241.86 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.95x = 1,241.86 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.95x = 347,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,708.38/827.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.96

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