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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.01, 1,243.10 and 520.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.01, 1,243.10 and 520.21 is: 781.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.01 : 1,243.10 = 520.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.01/1,243.10 = 520.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.01x = 1,243.10 × 520.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.01x = 646,673.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,673.05/828.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.00

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