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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.76, 1,242.60 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.76, 1,242.60 and 536.44 is: 804.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.76 : 1,242.60 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.76/1,242.60 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.76x = 1,242.60 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.76x = 666,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,580.34/828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.31

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