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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.08, 1,241.67 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.08, 1,241.67 and 535.54 is: 803.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.08 : 1,241.67 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.08/1,241.67 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.08x = 1,241.67 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.08x = 664,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,963.95/828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.02

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