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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.50, 1,243.05 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.50, 1,243.05 and 366.22 is: 549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.50 : 1,243.05 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.50/1,243.05 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.50x = 1,243.05 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.50x = 455,227.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,227.94/828.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.46

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