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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.16, 1,241.88 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.16, 1,241.88 and 417.50 is: 626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.16 : 1,241.88 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.16/1,241.88 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.16x = 1,241.88 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.16x = 518,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,484.90/828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.07

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