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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.36, 1,242.42 and 481.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.36, 1,242.42 and 481.89 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.36 : 1,242.42 = 481.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.36/1,242.42 = 481.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.36x = 1,242.42 × 481.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.36x = 598,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,709.77/828.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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