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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.78, 1,243.89 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.78, 1,243.89 and 444.30 is: 666.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.78 : 1,243.89 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.78/1,243.89 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.78x = 1,243.89 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.78x = 552,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,660.33/828.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.84

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