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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.14, 1,241.54 and 567.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.14, 1,241.54 and 567.49 is: 850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.14 : 1,241.54 = 567.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.14/1,241.54 = 567.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.14x = 1,241.54 × 567.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.14x = 704,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,552.49/828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.76

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