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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.58, 1,242.22 and 418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.58, 1,242.22 and 418.02 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.58 : 1,242.22 = 418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.58/1,242.22 = 418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.58x = 1,242.22 × 418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.58x = 519,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,272.80/828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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