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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.33, 1,242.11 and 596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.33, 1,242.11 and 596.24 is: 894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.33 : 1,242.11 = 596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.33/1,242.11 = 596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.33x = 1,242.11 × 596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.33x = 740,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,595.67/828.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.08

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