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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.04, 1,241.24 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.04, 1,241.24 and 535.48 is: 802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.04 : 1,241.24 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.04/1,241.24 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.04x = 1,241.24 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.04x = 664,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,659.20/828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.69

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