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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.27, 1,240.52 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.27, 1,240.52 and 503.19 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.27 : 1,240.52 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.27/1,240.52 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.27x = 1,240.52 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.27x = 624,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,214.74/828.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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