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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,240.62 and 612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,240.62 and 612.04 is: 917.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,240.62 = 612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,240.62 = 612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,240.62 × 612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 759,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,309.06/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.00

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