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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,241.28 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,241.28 and 521.04 is: 780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,241.28 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,241.28 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,241.28 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 646,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,756.53/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.65

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