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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.47, 1,241.33 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.47, 1,241.33 and 584.48 is: 875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.47 : 1,241.33 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.47/1,241.33 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.47x = 1,241.33 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.47x = 725,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,532.56/828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.75

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