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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.68, 1,242.70 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.68, 1,242.70 and 366.14 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.68 : 1,242.70 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.68/1,242.70 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.68x = 1,242.70 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.68x = 454,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,996.86/828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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