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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.85, 1,242.49 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.85, 1,242.49 and 438.13 is: 657.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.85 : 1,242.49 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.85/1,242.49 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.85x = 1,242.49 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.85x = 544,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,367.09/827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.57

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