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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.60, 1,241.28 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.60, 1,241.28 and 503.16 is: 753.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.60 : 1,241.28 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.60/1,241.28 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.60x = 1,241.28 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.60x = 624,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,562.44/828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.76

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