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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.70, 1,240.64 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.70, 1,240.64 and 652.30 is: 976.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.70 : 1,240.64 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.70/1,240.64 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.70x = 1,240.64 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.70x = 809,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,269.47/828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.55

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