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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.13, 1,242.13 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.13, 1,242.13 and 365.93 is: 548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.13 : 1,242.13 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.13/1,242.13 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.13x = 1,242.13 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.13x = 454,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,532.63/828.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.87

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