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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.26, 1,243.20 and 504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.26, 1,243.20 and 504.26 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.26 : 1,243.20 = 504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.26/1,243.20 = 504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.26x = 1,243.20 × 504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.26x = 626,896.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,896.03/828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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