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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,239.30 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,239.30 and 520.02 is: 778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,239.30 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,239.30 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,239.30 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 644,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,460.79/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.25

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