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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.73, 1,242.63 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.73, 1,242.63 and 365.95 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.73 : 1,242.63 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.73/1,242.63 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.73x = 1,242.63 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.73x = 454,740.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,740.45/828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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