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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.56, 1,243.50 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.56, 1,243.50 and 438.98 is: 658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.56 : 1,243.50 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.56/1,243.50 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.56x = 1,243.50 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.56x = 545,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,871.63/828.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.82

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