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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.81, 1,244.27 and 516.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.81, 1,244.27 and 516.94 is: 776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.81 : 1,244.27 = 516.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.81/1,244.27 = 516.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.81x = 1,244.27 × 516.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.81x = 643,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,211.12/828.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.07

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