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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.01, 1,239.33 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.01, 1,239.33 and 437.46 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.01 : 1,239.33 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.01/1,239.33 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.01x = 1,239.33 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.01x = 542,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,157.30/828.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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