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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.51, 1,241.96 and 613.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.51, 1,241.96 and 613.05 is: 918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.51 : 1,241.96 = 613.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.51/1,241.96 = 613.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.51x = 1,241.96 × 613.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.51x = 761,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,380.51/828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.98

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