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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.54, 1,245.24 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.54, 1,245.24 and 556.25 is: 836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.54 : 1,245.24 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.54/1,245.24 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.54x = 1,245.24 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.54x = 692,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,658.52/828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.00

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