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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.73, 1,243.08 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.73, 1,243.08 and 443.98 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.73 : 1,243.08 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.73/1,243.08 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.73x = 1,243.08 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.73x = 551,896.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,896.44/828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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