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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.80, 1,243.64 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.80, 1,243.64 and 366.90 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.80 : 1,243.64 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.80/1,243.64 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.80x = 1,243.64 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.80x = 456,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,289.68/828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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