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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.98, 1,240.79 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.98, 1,240.79 and 595.77 is: 892.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.98 : 1,240.79 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.98/1,240.79 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.98x = 1,240.79 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.98x = 739,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,226.14/827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.81

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