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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,240.40 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,240.40 and 567.20 is: 849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,240.40 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,240.40 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,240.40 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 703,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,554.88/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.62

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