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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.60, 1,242.61 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.60, 1,242.61 and 366.07 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.60 : 1,242.61 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.60/1,242.61 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.60x = 1,242.61 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.60x = 454,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,882.24/828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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