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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.94, 1,242.99 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.94, 1,242.99 and 438.24 is: 657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.94 : 1,242.99 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.94/1,242.99 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.94x = 1,242.99 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.94x = 544,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,727.94/827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.93

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