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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,241.62 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,241.62 and 553.77 is: 830.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,241.62 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,241.62 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,241.62 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 687,567.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,567.69/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.04

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