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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,241.28 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,241.28 and 416.88 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,241.28 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,241.28 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,241.28 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 517,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,464.81/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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