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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.44, 1,241.06 and 462.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.44, 1,241.06 and 462.11 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.44 : 1,241.06 = 462.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.44/1,241.06 = 462.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.44x = 1,241.06 × 462.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.44x = 573,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,497.72/828.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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