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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.72, 1,244.16 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.72, 1,244.16 and 504.72 is: 757.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.72 : 1,244.16 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.72/1,244.16 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.72x = 1,244.16 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.72x = 627,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,952.44/828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.74

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