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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.76, 1,243.38 and 481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.76, 1,243.38 and 481.45 is: 722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.76 : 1,243.38 = 481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.76/1,243.38 = 481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.76x = 1,243.38 × 481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.76x = 598,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,625.76/828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.32

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