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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.31, 1,242.62 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.31, 1,242.62 and 675.60 is: 1,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.31 : 1,242.62 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.31/1,242.62 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.31x = 1,242.62 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.31x = 839,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,514.07/828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.53

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