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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.06, 1,242.30 and 585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.06, 1,242.30 and 585.06 is: 877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.06 : 1,242.30 = 585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.06/1,242.30 = 585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.06x = 1,242.30 × 585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.06x = 726,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,820.04/828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.74

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