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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,241.16 and 438.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,241.16 and 438.46 is: 657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,241.16 = 438.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,241.16 = 438.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,241.16 × 438.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 544,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,199.01/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.18

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