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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.75, 1,244.28 and 500.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.75, 1,244.28 and 500.19 is: 750.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.75 : 1,244.28 = 500.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.75/1,244.28 = 500.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.75x = 1,244.28 × 500.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.75x = 622,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,376.41/828.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.98

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