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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.20, 1,241.93 and 417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.20, 1,241.93 and 417.26 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.20 : 1,241.93 = 417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.20/1,241.93 = 417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.20x = 1,241.93 × 417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.20x = 518,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,199.42/828.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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