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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.01, 1,240.64 and 554.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.01, 1,240.64 and 554.18 is: 830.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.01 : 1,240.64 = 554.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.01/1,240.64 = 554.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.01x = 1,240.64 × 554.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.01x = 687,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,528.90/828.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.34

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