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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.71, 1,243.58 and 463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.71, 1,243.58 and 463.73 is: 695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.71 : 1,243.58 = 463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.71/1,243.58 = 463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.71x = 1,243.58 × 463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.71x = 576,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,685.35/828.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.88

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