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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,242 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,242 and 536 is: 803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,242 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,242 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,242 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 665,712
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,712/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.46

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