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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,243.08 and 417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,243.08 and 417.70 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,243.08 = 417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,243.08 = 417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,243.08 × 417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 519,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,234.52/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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