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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.78, 1,243.44 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.78, 1,243.44 and 464.28 is: 696.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.78 : 1,243.44 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.78/1,243.44 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.78x = 1,243.44 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.78x = 577,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,304.32/828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.57

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