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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,243.02 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,243.02 and 396.02 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,243.02 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,243.02 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,243.02 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 492,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,260.78/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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