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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.09, 1,241.01 and 481.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.09, 1,241.01 and 481.23 is: 721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.09 : 1,241.01 = 481.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.09/1,241.01 = 481.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.09x = 1,241.01 × 481.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.09x = 597,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,211.24/828.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.19

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