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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.14, 1,240.81 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.14, 1,240.81 and 583.47 is: 874.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.14 : 1,240.81 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.14/1,240.81 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.14x = 1,240.81 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.14x = 723,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,973.95/828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.22

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