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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.82, 1,243.17 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.82, 1,243.17 and 366.62 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.82 : 1,243.17 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.82/1,243.17 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.82x = 1,243.17 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.82x = 455,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,762.94/828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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