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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.90, 1,243.35 and 537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.90, 1,243.35 and 537.30 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.90 : 1,243.35 = 537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.90/1,243.35 = 537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.90x = 1,243.35 × 537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.90x = 668,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,051.96/828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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