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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.39, 1,241.36 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.39, 1,241.36 and 519.48 is: 778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.39 : 1,241.36 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.39/1,241.36 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.39x = 1,241.36 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.39x = 644,861.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,861.04/828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.45

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