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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.70, 1,242.64 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.70, 1,242.64 and 550.60 is: 825.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.70 : 1,242.64 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.70/1,242.64 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.70x = 1,242.64 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.70x = 684,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,197.58/828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.63

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