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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.02, 1,240.49 and 644.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.02, 1,240.49 and 644.52 is: 965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.02 : 1,240.49 = 644.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.02/1,240.49 = 644.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.02x = 1,240.49 × 644.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.02x = 799,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,520.61/828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.58

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