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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,241.10 and 553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,241.10 and 553.76 is: 829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,241.10 = 553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,241.10 = 553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,241.10 × 553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 687,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,271.54/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.48

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