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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.74, 1,243.88 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.74, 1,243.88 and 482.46 is: 724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.74 : 1,243.88 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.74/1,243.88 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.74x = 1,243.88 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.74x = 600,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,122.34/828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.14

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