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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,241.55 and 596.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,241.55 and 596.27 is: 893.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,241.55 = 596.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,241.55 = 596.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,241.55 × 596.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 740,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,296.04/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.56

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