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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.88, 1,243.32 and 418.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.88, 1,243.32 and 418.21 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.88 : 1,243.32 = 418.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.88/1,243.32 = 418.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.88x = 1,243.32 × 418.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.88x = 519,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,968.86/828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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