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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.40, 1,375.55 and 827.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.40, 1,375.55 and 827.72 is: 1,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.40 : 1,375.55 = 827.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.40/1,375.55 = 827.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.40x = 1,375.55 × 827.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.40x = 1,138,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,570.25/913.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.52

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