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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,240.98 and 595.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,240.98 and 595.90 is: 893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,240.98 = 595.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,240.98 = 595.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,240.98 × 595.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 739,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,493.78/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.00

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