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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,239.48 and 551.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,239.48 and 551.88 is: 826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,239.48 = 551.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,239.48 = 551.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,239.48 × 551.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 684,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,044.22/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.14

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