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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.19, 1,242.57 and 551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.19, 1,242.57 and 551.65 is: 827.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.19 : 1,242.57 = 551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.19/1,242.57 = 551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.19x = 1,242.57 × 551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.19x = 685,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,463.74/828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.66

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