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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.28, 1,238.97 and 552.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.28, 1,238.97 and 552.12 is: 829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.28 : 1,238.97 = 552.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.28/1,238.97 = 552.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.28x = 1,238.97 × 552.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.28x = 684,064.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,064.76/824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.89

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