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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,241.52 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,241.52 and 681.84 is: 1,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,241.52 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,241.52 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,241.52 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 846,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,518.00/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.07

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