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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,241.22 and 635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,241.22 and 635.24 is: 951.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,241.22 = 635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,241.22 = 635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,241.22 × 635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 788,472.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,472.59/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.62

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