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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.67, 1,241.10 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.67, 1,241.10 and 481.14 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.67 : 1,241.10 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.67/1,241.10 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.67x = 1,241.10 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.67x = 597,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,142.85/828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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