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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,241.48 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,241.48 and 481.20 is: 720.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,241.48 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,241.48 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,241.48 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 597,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,400.18/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.87

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