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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.13, 1,243.15 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.13, 1,243.15 and 655.38 is: 983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.13 : 1,243.15 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.13/1,243.15 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.13x = 1,243.15 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.13x = 814,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,735.65/828.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.83

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