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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,240.99 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,240.99 and 644.63 is: 966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,240.99 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,240.99 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,240.99 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 799,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,971.57/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.04

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