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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.68, 1,243.36 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.68, 1,243.36 and 439.12 is: 658.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.68 : 1,243.36 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.68/1,243.36 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.68x = 1,243.36 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.68x = 545,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,986.35/828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.86

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