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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.10, 1,242.15 and 552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.10, 1,242.15 and 552.70 is: 829.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.10 : 1,242.15 = 552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.10/1,242.15 = 552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.10x = 1,242.15 × 552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.10x = 686,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,536.31/828.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.05

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