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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.00, 1,243.08 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.00, 1,243.08 and 555.31 is: 833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.00 : 1,243.08 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.00/1,243.08 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.00x = 1,243.08 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.00x = 690,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,291.65/828.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.69

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