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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.81, 1,242.50 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.81, 1,242.50 and 464.13 is: 695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.81 : 1,242.50 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.81/1,242.50 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.81x = 1,242.50 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.81x = 576,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,679.20/828.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.79

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