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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,240.65 and 609.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,240.65 and 609.32 is: 912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,240.65 = 609.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,240.65 = 609.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,240.65 × 609.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 755,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,952.86/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.64

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