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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.52, 1,241.82 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.52, 1,241.82 and 444.04 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.52 : 1,241.82 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.52/1,241.82 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.52x = 1,241.82 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.52x = 551,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,417.75/828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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