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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.65, 1,243.01 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.65, 1,243.01 and 417.29 is: 625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.65 : 1,243.01 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.65/1,243.01 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.65x = 1,243.01 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.65x = 518,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,700.95/828.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.96

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