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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.39, 1,243.14 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.39, 1,243.14 and 463.50 is: 695.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.39 : 1,243.14 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.39/1,243.14 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.39x = 1,243.14 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.39x = 576,195.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,195.39/828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.56

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