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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.24, 1,242.09 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.24, 1,242.09 and 417.30 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.24 : 1,242.09 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.24/1,242.09 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.24x = 1,242.09 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.24x = 518,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,324.16/828.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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