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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,394.70 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,394.70 and 827.20 is: 1,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,394.70 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,394.70 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,394.70 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 1,153,695.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,695.84/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.80

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