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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,243.07 and 438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,243.07 and 438.38 is: 657.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,243.07 = 438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,243.07 = 438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,243.07 × 438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 544,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,928.62/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.76

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