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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.48, 1,243.12 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.48, 1,243.12 and 395.52 is: 593.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.48 : 1,243.12 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.48/1,243.12 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.48x = 1,243.12 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.48x = 491,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,678.82/828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.47

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