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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.17, 1,242.52 and 366.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.17, 1,242.52 and 366.06 is: 549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.17 : 1,242.52 = 366.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.17/1,242.52 = 366.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.17x = 1,242.52 × 366.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.17x = 454,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,835.04/828.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.21

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