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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.74, 1,243.92 and 464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.74, 1,243.92 and 464.24 is: 696.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.74 : 1,243.92 = 464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.74/1,243.92 = 464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.74x = 1,243.92 × 464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.74x = 577,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,477.42/828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.81

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